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Qualified organization in Virginia Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session

In Virginia criminal law, “Qualified organization” 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 “Qualified organization” mean in Virginia criminal law?

"Qualified organization" means any organization to which a valid permit has been issued by the Department to conduct charitable gaming or any organization that is exempt pursuant to § 18.2-340.23 . (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.16)

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