Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 46, § 231.3. FITAP benefits; prohibited uses

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. A person who receives FITAP benefits shall not use such benefits in an electronic benefits transfer transaction in any of the following places:

(1) A liquor store.

(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.

(4) An adult bookstore.

(5) An adult paraphernalia store.

(6) A sexually oriented business.

(7) A commercial body art facility.

(8) A nail salon.

(9) A jewelry store.

(10) An amusement ride.

(11) An amusement attraction.

(12) A bail bonds company.

(13) A bar.

(14) A cruise ship.

(15) A psychic business.

(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.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 46, § 231.3. FITAP benefits; prohibited uses - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-46-sect-231-3/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard