RS 29.1 - Manufacturer; permits
A. The board shall issue a manufacturer permit to suitable persons who manufacture any gaming device, supplies, or equipment for use under the provisions of this Title. A person shall not manufacture any gaming device, supplies, or equipment for use under the provisions of this Title unless they possess a valid manufacturer permit.
B. No person who is permitted as or has an economic interest in an entity permitted as a manufacturer shall be permitted as a distributor or device owner or have his premises licensed for operation of video draw poker devices pursuant to the provisions of this Title.
C. Except as provided in Subsection B of this Section, the holder of a permit issued under this Section shall be authorized to manufacture, repair, or sell the product for which the permit is issued to a holder of a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this Title, or the casino gaming operator.
D. The annual fee for a manufacturer of slot machines, sports wagering mechanisms, and video draw poker devices permit issued under the provisions of this Section is fifteen thousand dollars. This fee is required to be submitted at the time of application and on the anniversary date of the issuance of the permit thereafter.
E. The annual fee for a manufacturer of gaming equipment other than slot machines, sports wagering mechanisms, and video draw poker devices permit issued under the provisions of this Section is seven thousand five hundred dollars. This fee is required to be submitted at the time of application and on the anniversary date of the issuance of the permit thereafter.
Acts 2001, No. 1222, §1, eff. July 2, 2001; Acts 2021, No. 80, §3, eff. July 1, 2021.