§ La. R.S. 18:1300.23(untitled)

Riverboat gaming election; procedure; Bossier Parish
A. A referendum election, as required by Article XII, Section 6(C)(2) of the Constitution of
Louisiana, may be called by ordinance or resolution by the parish governing authority and may be held in
Bossier Parish on July 19, 1997, or on a succeeding appropriate date selected by the parish governing
authority and as provided by law, to consider the proposition of whether to allow additional riverboat
gaming, gambling, or wagering operations and activities in Bossier Parish pursuant to a new license to be
issued by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board in accordance with the decision of the board entered on
March 13, 1997.
B. The proposition on the ballot shall be stated as follows: Shall additional riverboat gaming
operations be allowed at a berth or docking facility in Bossier Parish pursuant to a new license to be issued
by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board as provided in the board decision entered on March 13, 1997?
Yes ( )
No ( )
C. If a majority of those voting thereon vote in favor of allowing such additional riverboat gaming
operations and activities, then such additional gaming operations and activities may be conducted in Bossier
Parish in accordance with law, subject, however, to the licensing and regulatory authority of the Louisiana
Gaming Control Board. No such additional gaming operations and activities shall be conducted unless and
until a license is issued by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
D. Except as provided in this Section, the election shall be conducted as provided in Chapter 6-B
of this Title, including but not limited to those provisions providing for the responsibility of the parish
governing authority to provide notice to the public as provided by law.