Louisiana § RS 4:212.1 - Toll-free telephone assistance for compulsive gamblers; posting of signs on premises
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§ RS 4:212.1. Toll-free telephone assistance for compulsive gamblers; posting of signs on premises
The commission shall require the posting of one or more signs on licensed premises at each point of entry into areas where authorized gaming is conducted, authorized gaming devices are located, or authorized wagering on the results any horse race is conducted to inform patrons of a toll-free telephone number available to provide information and referral services regarding compulsive or problem gambling. Failure by the owner of the licensed premises to post and maintain such a sign or signs shall be cause for the imposition of a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars per day.
Acts 1997, No. 1192, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 4:212.1 ("Toll-free telephone assistance for compulsive gamblers; posting of signs on premises") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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