§19.  Attorney general

A.  The attorney general or his designee shall be the legal advisor and legal representative to the board, chairman, and office of state police relative to all gaming matters under the board's jurisdiction, and in all legal proceedings.

B.  The attorney general shall provide criminal investigative services to the board.

C.  Expenses of the attorney general for legal, investigative, and administrative costs incurred in advising and representing the board, chairman, and state police shall be as provided by legislative appropriation in accordance with law.

Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 1999, No. 543, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.