LAC 42:V.2069. Collection of Use Fee

A. Private contractors shall collect and remit with monthly reports to the division, the following use fee: 1. 5 percent of the gross proceeds collected from the sale of chances during the reporting period. This percentage is to be computed from gross proceeds before the deduction of other fees, prizes, expenses, or charges of any nature whatsoever. B. Interest shall be imposed on the late payment of use fees at the rate of 10 percent per annum. The daily rate is calculated at 0.00027 times the amount of unpaid fees for each day the payment is late. This interest is in addition to any penalties that may be imposed. C. In addition to any other civil or criminal penalties, private contractors who are late in submitting these fees shall be assessed late penalties of $250 or 10 percent of amount due, whichever is greater, for fees not submitted after notice and opportunity for a hearing held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.