§ La. R.S. 18:1300.22(untitled)

en · 1,172 chars · active
Calling of gaming elections as required by the constitution
A. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, except as otherwise permitted in Subsection B
of this Section, any election required by Article XII, Section 6(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana may be
called only by an enactment of the legislature which specifically authorizes each such election.
B. If the election is required by Article XII, Section 6(C)(2) of the Constitution of Louisiana, then
such an election may be called either by law or by the adoption of a resolution or ordinance of the governing
authority of the parish in which such an election would be required provided the license to conduct such
riverboat gaming has been approved, subject to the outcome of the election, by the Gaming Control Board
prior to the authorization for the election. The election authorized by this Subsection shall only apply to
House of Representatives Database
Louisiana Election Code – 207
R.S. 18:1300.24
those parishes in which a majority of the electors of the parish voted to permit riverboat gaming in the
election authorized in R.S. 18:1300.21, and conducted at the 1996 congressional general election.

Primary source. The text above is the canonical statute body as it appears in this revision of the atlas. Verify against the official gazette before quoting in litigation or formal advice. Spot an error? Suggest a correction.