Virginia legal term
Gaming expenses in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Gaming expenses” 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 “Gaming expenses” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Gaming expenses" means prizes, supplies, costs of publicizing gaming activities, audit and administration or permit fees, and a portion of the rent, utilities, accounting and legal fees, and such other reasonable and proper expenses as are directly incurred for the conduct of charitable gaming. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.16)
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