Virginia legal term
Operator in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Operator” 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 “Operator” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Operator" includes any person, firm, or association of persons, who conducts, finances, manages, supervises, directs, or owns all or part of an illegal gambling enterprise, activity, or operation. 5. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-325)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Certain premises deemed common nuisance
- Interception, disclosure, etc., of wire, electronic or oral communications unlawful
- Penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897
- Reckless driving
- Tampering with or unlawful use of cable television service
- Trespass with an unmanned aircraft system
- Unlawful use of payment card scanning devices and re-encoders
- Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses
- Conducting illegal gambling operation
- Firearm in unattended motor vehicle
- Ignition interlock system and remote alcohol monitoring device
- Trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle
Related terms in the same statutes
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