§ 11-91. Penalties for violation of article.

(a)

Any person, association, or corporation that violates any provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine imposed by the division as further provided in R.S. 40:1485.6 and to suspension or revocation of its license as further provided in R.S. 40:1485.4.

(b)

Any person, association, or corporation which commits any of the following acts shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $5,000.00 or imprisoned for one year, or both:

(1)

Making any false statement in any application for a license or a license issued pursuant to R.S. 40:1485.5.

(2)

Holding, operating, or conducting any game of chance without a license.

(3)

Knowingly falsifying or making any false entry in any books or records with respect to any transaction connected with the holding, operating, and conducting of any game of chance.

(4)

Refusing to allow the director of finance access to any premises where a game of chance is being conducted or to any book, record, or document relating to such conduct.

(5)

Intentionally causing, aiding, abetting, or conspiring with another to cause any person to violate any provision of this article. In addition to suffering any such penalty which may be imposed, a licensee shall forfeit any license issued to it under this article.

(6)

Offering for sale, lease, rental, or furnishing in any other manner whatsoever any electronic video bingo machine or part, component, or supply, intended for use therewith except an authorized manufacturer, supplier, or distributor pursuant to R.S. 33:4861.17(F).

(7)

Possessing any electronic video machine or component, parts, or supplies intended for use therewith except manufacturers, distributors, or lessors and organizations properly licensed to conduct electronic video bingo who are in possession of such machines under the provisions of R.S. 33:4861.17 and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to R.S. 33:4861.17(F).

(8)

Possessing, displaying, selling, or otherwise furnishing to any person any deal pull tabs except as provided for in R.S. 33:4861.18.

(Code 1969, § 12-80)