Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 4:183.1 - Purse supplement; promotional items and services; manufacturer's product name in race designationA. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and particularly R.S. 26:286 and R.S. 51:422, any manufacturer, including a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages, may do any of the following: (1) Add a purse supplement to any licensed race conducted in the state.(2) Provide and pay for any promotional items, services, or advertisements in connection with any licensed race conducted in the state or in connection with any function held during the racing season at any track which is licensed to conduct race meetings.B. Any manufacturer who provides a purse supplement or promotional items, services, or advertisements under the provisions of Subsection A of this Section may have his product's name used in the name of any such race or function. In addition, the race may be designated using a brand name of the manufacturer as part of the designation of the race.C. Wholesale dealers of alcoholic beverages licensed under the provisions of Title 26 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, who are not also manufacturers of alcoholic beverages, are prohibited from participating in the activities allowed under this Section. Violation subjects the wholesaler to suspension or revocation of the wholesale permit as provided for in Title 26 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.Acts 1985, No. 902, §1, eff. July 23, 1985; Acts 1985, No. 992, §1, eff. July 23, 1985.Acts 1985, No. 902, §1, eff. 7/23/1985; Acts 1985, No. 992, §1, eff. 7/23/1985.