Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 46:231.3 - FITAP benefits; prohibited usesA. A person who receives FITAP benefits shall not use such benefits in an electronic benefits transfer transaction in any of the following places: (2) A gaming establishment.(3) A retail establishment that provides adult-oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment purposes.(5) An adult paraphernalia store.(6) A sexually oriented business.(7) A commercial body art facility.(11) An amusement attraction.(12) A bail bonds company.(16) An establishment where persons under eighteen years of age are not permitted to enter.B. A person who receives FITAP benefits shall not use such benefits in any electronic benefits transfer transaction at a retailer for the purchase of any of the following: (1) An alcoholic beverage as defined in R.S. 14:93.10.(2) A tobacco product as defined in R.S. 14:91.6(B).(3) A ticket for a lottery as defined in R.S. 47:9002.(4) Jewelry as defined in R.S. 46:231.C. The FITAP case of any recipient who violates the provisions of this Section shall be closed in accordance with the following schedule: (1) Case closure for a period of twelve months for the first violation.(2) Case closure for a period of twenty-four months for the second violation.(3) Permanent case closure for the third violation.D. A person whose FITAP case is closed pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall have the right to a hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Acts 2014, No. 842, §1, eff. June 23, 2014.Amended by Acts 2014, No. 842,s. 1, eff. 6/23/2014.Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 285,s. 2, eff. 6/14/2013.