§447.  Suitability requirements; issuance of video draw poker employee permit

A.  No person shall be issued a video draw poker employee permit unless the applicant has demonstrated to the division that he is suitable for the issuance of a video draw poker employee permit.

B.  For the purposes of this Chapter, suitable for the issuance of a video draw poker employee permit means:

(1)  The applicant has met the suitability requirements provided for in R.S. 27:427(A) and R.S. 27:427(B)(1)(a), (b), (c), and (d).

(2)  The applicant can demonstrate to the division knowledge of the rules adopted by the division and applicable laws regarding the operation of video draw poker devices.

(3)  The applicant has attended all hearings, meetings, seminars, and training sessions required by the division.

C.  Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 27:445 through 450, a certified technician level two employee may be issued a video draw poker employee permit even though ten years have not elapsed since the successful completion or service of any sentence, deferred adjudication, or period of probation or parole as provided for in R.S. 27:427(A), if all of the following occur:

(1)  The certified technician level two employee has been employed for ten or more years by a video draw poker licensee.

(2)  The certified technician level two employee has had no further convictions during the ten-year period of employment.

Acts 2003, No. 1268, §1; Acts 2004, No. 918, §1; Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.