Virginia law § 18.2-331.1 and § 18.2-332 establish penalties for operating gambling devices at unregulated locations, including civil fines up to $25,000 per device. The law authorizes authorities to seek injunctions, seize devices, and recover penalties and investigation costs, with fines allocated to the Literary Fund or local funds. Additionally, certain acts like attendance are not considered
Operators can face civil fines up to $25,000 per device, and authorities can seek injunctions and seize devices.
The Attorney General, local attorneys, and law enforcement agencies enforce these laws and can bring legal actions.
No, attendance alone is not considered passing consideration or illegal under this law.
Penalties paid in cases brought in the name of the Commonwealth go to the Literary Fund, while those in local cases go to the local general fund.