Criminal Penalties

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This is Article 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Criminal Penalties.” It is part of Chapter 29 “Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering”, which is part of Title 59.1 “Trade and Commerce”. It contains 11 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 11 sections.

§ 59.1-395	Unlawful conduct of wagering
§ 59.1-396	Fraudulent use of credential
§ 59.1-397	Unlawful transmission of information
§ 59.1-398	Touting
§ 59.1-399	Bribing of a jockey, driver or other participant
§ 59.1-400	Prohibited acts, administration of drugs, etc.; penalty
§ 59.1-401	Possessing drugs
§ 59.1-402	Racing under false name; penalty
§ 59.1-403	Prohibition on persons under 21 years of age; penalty
§ 59.1-404	Repealed
§ 59.1-405	Conspiracies and attempts to commit violations