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§ 11-16.2 Exemption; authorized sports betting

This chapter shall not apply to any sports betting or related activity that is lawful under Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 58.1.

History

This law was first created in 2020. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 1218 and 1256 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.

2020, cc. 1218, 1256, § 11-16.1.

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Court Decisions

Rawls R. Hawes v. United States (Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 05/26/05)
. . . DIANA GRIBBON MOTZ, Circuit Judge, . . .
Hawes v. United States (Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 05/26/05)
. . . Rehearing en banc granted, August 31, 2005 . . .
Trigon Insurance v. United States (District Court, E.D. Virginia, 12/17/02)
. . . 234 F.Supp.2d 581 (2002) . . .

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Amendment Attempts

HB2498: Virginia Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report. (failed)
SB1287: Virginia Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report. (failed)
SB558: Virginia Gaming Commission established.