                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

ELECTRONIC GAMING; PENALTY (§ 18.2-340.26:3)

A. The Department may authorize a social organization to conduct electronic
gaming (i) within its social quarters and (ii) elsewhere on the premises of its
primary location. Any such authorized social organization may lease its premises
to any qualified organization for the purpose of conducting electronic gaming. A
qualified organization that leases the premises of a social organization
pursuant to this section shall be subject to the rules and regulations
prescribed by the Commissioner. No other electronic gaming shall be allowed
under this article. Any person who conducts or participates in electronic gaming
that is not authorized under this section shall be subject to the penalties
specified in &#xA7; 18.2-340.37.

B. A social organization may request authorization from the Department to
conduct electronic gaming pursuant to this section in accordance with the
procedures established under &#xA7;&#xA7; 18.2-340.20 and 18.2-340.25. Any fee
charged by the Department for the purpose of such authorization shall be in
addition to any fee charged for a charitable gaming permit. Any charitable
gaming permit that also authorizes a social organization to conduct electronic
gaming shall identify the expiration date of such authorization and the number
of electronic gaming devices authorized at the location.

C. A social organization and any qualified organization that leases the premises
of a social organization pursuant to this section are prohibited from
advertising any electronic gaming activities to the general public.

D. The Department may authorize a maximum of 18 electronic gaming devices at a
location. Each such device shall bear a mark indicating it has been authorized
and approved by the Department.

E. An electronic gaming manufacturer that has been issued a permit by the
Department in accordance with &#xA7; 18.2-340.34 shall report all electronic
gaming adjusted gross receipts pursuant to the provisions of &#xA7;
18.2-340.30:2.

F. The use of electronic gaming devices utilizing multiple video monitors or
touchscreens shall be limited to one player at a time.

G. No social organization or qualified organization leasing the premises of a
social organization shall allow any individual younger than 21 years of age to
participate in electronic gaming. No individual younger than 21 years of age
shall participate in electronic gaming or otherwise use an electronic device to
play or redeem any instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal cards.

H. No social organization or any qualified organization leasing the premises of
a social organization shall extend lines of credit or accept any credit or other
electronic fund transfer other than debit cards in payment of any charges or
assessments for players to participate in electronic gaming.

HISTORY: 2022, cc. 722, 767.