LAC 42:III.106. Persons Furnishing Significant Services

A. For purposes of R.S. 27:81.A, a person who furnishes significant services which are material and integral to the operation of a licensed riverboat shall include, but not be limited to: 1. any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, or other legal entity that furnishes, by contract or otherwise, marine operations services and personnel to licensed riverboat operators; 2. masters and/or pilots and chief mates and/or first mates of riverboats whether employees or contract personnel who have authority to certify reports regarding cruising schedules and are authorized to operate the vessel for cruises. B. Any person defined in Subsection A, shall submit an application to the board and be issued a permit by the board prior to furnishing services to any licensed riverboat operator. This rule applies to all marine operations regardless of any permit held. C. All persons defined in Subsection A, furnishing services to a licensed riverboat operator prior to August 6, 1996, may continue to furnish services until their application has been finally acted upon by the board.