Louisiana § RS 4:740 - Session defined
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 4:740 — Session defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 4:740. Session defined
A. A session represents authorized games of chance played within a time limit not to exceed eight consecutive hours. A licensee may operate no more than five premises for the purpose of charitable gaming activities; however, each licensee may only have one session at each premise per twelve-hour period. A session of keno or bingo when the licensee possesses a special license is limited to eight consecutive hours. Sessions are limited to not more than one session per calendar day per premises. Organizations are not allowed to begin their session until the stated time on their license issued by the office.
B. Selling of pull-tabs, bingo paper, or bingo cards constitutes the beginning of a session.
C. In no instance shall two organizations be allowed to conduct sessions simultaneously at the same location.
Acts 2003, No. 603, §1; Acts 2020, No. 316, §1, eff. June 12, 2020; Acts 2022, No. 523, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 4:740
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 4:740 cover?
Section RS 4:740 ("Session defined") 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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