§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.