2018 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance
RS 46:231.3 - FITAP benefits; prohibited uses

§231.3. FITAP benefits; prohibited uses

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.

Acts 2014, No. 842, §1, eff. June 23, 2014.