Virginia legal term
Appropriate reward in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Appropriate reward” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Appropriate reward” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Appropriate reward" means a noncash, merchandise prize (i) the value of which does not exceed the cost of playing the amusement device or the total aggregate cost of playing multiple amusement devices, (ii) that is not and does not include an alcoholic beverage, (iii) that is not eligible for repurchase, and (iv) that is not exchangeable for cash or cash equivalents. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-334.6)
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