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2023 Code of Virginia
Title 18.2 - Crimes and Offenses Generally
Chapter 8 - Crimes Involving Morals and Decency
§ 18.2-340. County ordinances prohibiting illegal gambling
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VA Code § 18.2-340 (2023)
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The governing body of any county may adopt ordinances prohibiting illegal gambling, including a provision for forfeiture proceedings in accordance with Chapter 22.1 (§ 19.2-386.1 et seq.) of Title 19.2. Such ordinances shall not conflict with the provisions of this article or with other state laws and any penalties provided for violation of such ordinances shall not exceed a fine of $2,500 or confinement in jail for 12 months, either or both.
Code 1950, § 18.1-344; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1991, c. 710; 2012, cc. 283, 756.
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