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2022 SESSION


CHAPTER 502
An Act to amend and reenact § 59.1-403 of the Code of Virginia, relating to historical horse racing; electronic gaming terminals; age requirement; penalty.
[H 571]
Approved April 11, 2022

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 59.1-403 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 59.1-403. Prohibition on persons under 21 years of age; penalty.

No person shall wager on or conduct any wagering on the outcome of a horse race pursuant to the provisions of this chapter unless such person is eighteen 18 years of age or older. No person shall accept any wager from a minor. No person shall be admitted into a satellite facility if such person is under eighteen 18 years of age unless accompanied by one of his parents or his legal guardian. No person under 21 years of age shall use any electronic gaming terminal or other electronic device in a satellite facility to wager on or conduct any wagering on historical horse racing. Violation of this section shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor.