Virginia law § 18.2-340.37 outlines criminal penalties for violations related to false filings with the Department and the misappropriation of charitable gaming funds. Violators face misdemeanor charges, with separate offenses for each day of violation, and theft penalties depending on the amount misappropriated. Several related sections have been repealed, including those on Sunday offenses and commercial sex trafficking.
Filing false documents or making false statements with the Department is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with each day of violation counting as a separate offense.
If the amount is less than $1,000, it is petit larceny; for $1,000 or more, it is grand larceny, both subject to Virginia theft laws.
Several related sections, such as Sunday offenses and commercial sex trafficking, have been repealed and are no longer in effect.
Yes, each day a violation occurs counts as a separate offense, increasing potential penalties for ongoing violations.