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2006 SESSION


CHAPTER 352
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-4007.2, relating to State Lottery Department; prohibition of sales over the Internet; exceptions.
[H 1129]
Approved March 30, 2006

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 58.1-4007.2 as follows:

§ 58.1-4007.2. Lottery tickets not to be sold over Internet.

A. The Department shall not sell lottery tickets or shares directly to consumers over the Internet.

B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit (i) the use of the Internet to relay information or data relating to sales made to purchasers by licensed sales agents, their employees, or employees of the Department or (ii) the sale by the Department of prepaid subscriptions for the purchase of lottery tickets or shares for subsequent prize drawings.