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VA Code § 59.1-543 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 49 - Enterprise Zone Grant Program|§ 59.1-543. Local incentives

A. Local governments submitting applications for enterprise zone designation shall propose local incentives that address the economic conditions within their locality and that will help stimulate real property improvements and new job creation. Such local incentives include, but are not limited to: (i) reduction of permit fees; (ii) reduction of user fees; (iii) reduction of business, professional and occupational license tax; (iv) partial exemption from taxation of substantially rehabilitated real estate pursuant to § 58.1-3221; and (v) adoption of a local enterprise zone development taxation program pursuant to Article 4.2 (§ 58.1-3245.6 et seq.) of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1. The extent and duration of such incentives shall conform to the requirements of the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the United States. In making application for designation as an enterprise zone, the application may also contain proposals for regulatory flexibility, including but not limited to: (a) special zoning districts, (b) permit process reform, (c) exemptions from local ordinances, and (d) other public incentives proposed in the locality's application which shall be binding upon the locality upon designation of the enterprise zone.B. A locality may establish eligibility criteria for local incentives that differ from the criteria required to qualify for the incentives provided in this chapter.2005, cc. 863, 884.
VA Code § 59.1-544 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 49 - Enterprise Zone Grant Program|§ 59.1-544. Amendment of enterprise zones; redesignation of certain joint enterprise zones

A. Once an enterprise zone has been designated, the local government may make written application to the Department to amend the zone boundaries in accordance with the requirements of § 59.1-542. Such boundary amendments are subject to Department approval. Any amendment to an enterprise zone that includes the elimination of an area or areas from a zone shall not exceed the maximum size provisions of subsection C of § 59.1-542 and shall be reviewed by the Department with the potential impact on affected businesses and property owners given primary consideration. Local governing bodies may amend their local enterprise zone incentives with the approval of the Department provided that the proposed incentive is equal to or superior to that in the original application or any previous amendment approved by the Department.B. The Department may redesignate an existing joint enterprise zone consisting of two localities for the purpose of expanding the zone provided (i) all of the local governing bodies of the localities in which the proposed redesignated zone will be located have submitted to the Department resolutions supporting the proposed redesignation and applications for redesignation of the joint enterprise zone and (ii) the area of the locality added to the redesignated zone is contiguous to the existing joint enterprise zone and includes a revenue-sharing district that has experienced the loss of 900 permanent full-time positions within a 12-month period.C. When a county or city was previously added to an existing enterprise zone to create a joint enterprise zone, the Department shall redesignate the enterprise zone when the term of the joint enterprise zone expires. The duration of the enterprise zone redesignated pursuant to this subsection shall be equal to the length of time the original enterprise zone existed before the county or city was added to create the joint enterprise zone.D. As used in this section, "joint enterprise zone" means an enterprise zone located in two or more adjacent localities.E. Any redesignation of an existing joint enterprise zone shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations promulgated by the Department.2005, cc. 863, 884; 2011, cc. 254, 310; 2013, c. 514; 2018, c. 315.
VA Code § 59.1-545 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 49 - Enterprise Zone Grant Program|§ 59.1-545. Application review

A. After announcement of a periodic zone designation application process, the Department shall review each application upon receipt and secure any additional information that it deems necessary for the purpose of evaluating the need and potential impact of a zone designation.B. The Department shall complete review of the applications within 60 days of the last date designated for receipt of an application. After review of the applications the Director of the Department shall recommend to the Governor those applications with the greatest potential for accomplishing the purpose of this chapter. If an application is denied, the governing body shall be informed of that fact, along with the reasons for the denial.C. Consideration for enterprise zone designations shall be based upon the locality-wide need and impact of such a designation. Need shall be assessed in part by the following distress factors: (i) the average unemployment rate for the locality over the most recent three-year period, (ii) the average median adjusted gross income for the locality over the most recent three-year period, and (iii) the average percentage of public school students within the locality receiving free or reduced price lunches over the most recent three-year period. These distress factors shall account for at least 50 percent of the consideration given to local governments' applications for enterprise zone designation.2005, cc. 863, 884.
VA Code § 59.1-546 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 49 - Enterprise Zone Grant Program|§ 59.1-546. Review and termination of enterprise zones

A. If the local governing body is unable or unwilling to provide the specified local incentives as proposed in its application for zone designation or as approved by the Department in an amendment, the zone designation shall terminate. Qualified business firms located in such enterprise zone shall be eligible to receive the incentives provided by this chapter even though the zone designation has terminated. No business firm may become a qualified business firm after the date of zone termination.B. If no business firms have qualified for incentives as provided for in this chapter within a five-year period, the Department shall terminate that enterprise zone designation.C. The Department shall review the effectiveness in creating jobs and capital investment and activity occurring within designated enterprise zones and shall annually report its findings to the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the House Committee on Labor and Commerce.2005, cc. 863, 884.
VA Code § 59.1-551 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 50 - Electronic Identity Management Act|§ 59.1-551. Trustmark; warranty

The use of a trustmark on an identity credential provides a warranty by the identity provider that the written rules and policies of the identity trust framework or federation of which it is a member have been adhered to in asserting the identity and any related attributes contained on the identity credential. No other warranties are applicable unless expressly provided by the identity provider.2015, cc. 482, 483; 2020, c. 736.
VA Code § 59.1-552 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 50 - Electronic Identity Management Act|§ 59.1-552. Establishment of liability; limitation of liability

A. An identity trust framework operator, identity provider, federation administrator, or federation operator shall be liable if the issuance of an identity credential or assignment of an identity attribute, or a trustmark, is not in compliance with the Commonwealth's identity management standards in place at the time of issuance. Further, the identity trust framework operator or identity provider shall be liable for noncompliance with applicable terms of any contractual agreement with a contracting party and any written rules and policies of the identity trust framework or federation of which it is a member.B. An identity trust framework operator, identity provider, federation administrator, or federation operator shall not be liable if the issuance of the identity credential or assignment of an identity attribute or a trustmark was in compliance with (i) the Commonwealth's identity management standards in place at the time of issuance or assignment, (ii) applicable terms of any contractual agreement with a contracting party, and (iii) any written rules and policies of the identity trust framework or federation of which it is a member, provided such identity trust framework operator or identity provider did not commit an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct. An identity trust framework operator or identity provider shall not be liable for misuse of an identity credential by the identity credential holder or by any other person who misuses an identity credential.2015, cc. 482, 483; 2020, c. 736.
VA Code § 59.1-553 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 50 - Electronic Identity Management Act|§ 59.1-553. Commercially reasonable security procedures for electronic fund transfers

Use of an identity credential or identity attribute shall satisfy any requirement for a commercially reasonable security or attribution procedure in Title 8.4A, the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (§ 59.1-479 et seq.), and the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (§ 59.1-501.1 et seq.), provided that the identity credential or identity attribute was issued or assigned in accordance with (i) the Commonwealth's identity management standards in place at the time of issuance or assignment, (ii) the terms of any contractual agreement, and (iii) any written rules and policies of the identity trust framework or federation of which the issuer is a member.2015, cc. 482, 483; 2020, c. 736.
VA Code § 59.1-554 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 50 - Electronic Identity Management Act|§ 59.1-554. Applicability of chapter

The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to require any individual or entity to rely on or accept any identity credential or attribute issued in accordance with Commonwealth identity management standards or this chapter.2015, cc. 482, 483.
VA Code § 59.1-555 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 50 - Electronic Identity Management Act|§ 59.1-555. Sovereign immunity

No provisions of this chapter nor any act or omission of a state, regional, or local governmental entity related to the issuance of electronic identity credentials or attributes or the administration or participation in an identity trust framework or federation related to the issuance of electronic identity credentials or attributes shall be deemed a waiver of sovereign immunity to which the governmental entity or its officers, employees, or agents are otherwise entitled.2015, cc. 482, 483; 2020, c. 736.
VA Code § 59.1-556 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-556. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:"Confidential information" means information related to the play of a fantasy contest by fantasy contest players obtained as a result of or by virtue of a person's employment."Department" means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services."Entry fee" means cash or cash equivalent that is required to be paid by a fantasy contest participant to a fantasy contest operator in order to participate in a fantasy contest."Fantasy contest" includes any online fantasy or simulated game or contest with an entry fee in which (i) the value of all prizes and awards offered to winning participants is established and made known to the participants in advance of the contest; (ii) all winning outcomes reflect the relative knowledge and skill of the participants and shall be determined by accumulated statistical results of the performance of individuals, including athletes in the case of sports events; and (iii) no winning outcome is based on the score, point spread, or any performance of any single actual team or combination of teams or solely on any single performance of an individual athlete or player in any single actual event."Fantasy contest operator" or "operator" means a person or entity that offers fantasy contests for a cash prize to members of the public."Fantasy contest player" or "player" means a person who participates in a fantasy contest offered by a fantasy contest operator."Principal stockholder" means any person who individually or in concert with his spouse and immediate family members beneficially owns or controls, directly or indirectly, 15 percent or more of the equity ownership of a fantasy contest operator or who in concert with his spouse and immediate family members has the power to vote or cause the vote of 15 percent or more of the equity ownership of any such operator.2016, cc. 318, 703.
VA Code § 59.1-559 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-559. Independent audit required; submission to Department

A registered operator shall (i) annually contract with a certified public accountant to conduct an independent audit, consistent with the standards accepted by the Board of Accountancy; (ii) annually contract with a testing laboratory recognized by the Department to verify compliance with the provisions of subsection D of § 59.1-557; and (iii) submit to the Department a copy of the (a) audit report and (b) report of the testing laboratory as required by clause (ii).2016, cc. 318, 703.
VA Code § 59.1-560 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-560. Powers and duties of Department

A. The Department shall have all powers and duties necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The Department may establish procedures deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.B. Whenever it appears to the Department that any person has violated any provision of this chapter, it may apply to the appropriate circuit court for an injunction against such person. The order granting or refusing such injunction shall be subject to appeal as in other cases in equity.C. Whenever the Department has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter may have occurred, the Department, upon its own motion or upon complaint of any person, may investigate any fantasy contest operator to determine whether such operator has violated the provisions of this chapter. In the conduct of such investigation, the Department may:1. Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise as the Department determines, as to all facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated; and2. Administer oaths or affirmations and, upon its own motion or upon request of any party, subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any matter that is relevant to the investigation, including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition, and location of any books, documents, or other tangibles and the identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts or any other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence.D. Any proceedings or hearings by the Department under this chapter, where witnesses are subpoenaed and their attendance is required for evidence to be taken or any matter is to be produced to ascertain material evidence, shall take place within the City of Richmond.E. Upon failure to obey a subpoena and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected thereby, the Department may apply to the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond for an order imposing punishment for contempt of the subpoena or compelling compliance.2016, cc. 318, 703.
VA Code § 59.1-561 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-561. Suspension or revocation of registration

A. After a hearing with 15 days' notice, the Department may suspend or revoke any registration or impose on such operator a monetary penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation of this chapter, not to exceed $50,000, in any case where a violation of this chapter has been shown by a preponderance of the evidence. The Department may revoke a registration if it finds that facts not known by it at the time it considered the application indicate that such registration should not have been issued.B. The Department may summarily suspend any registration for a period of not more than seven days pending a hearing and final determination by the Department if the Department determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred and emergency action is required to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The Department shall (i) schedule a hearing within seven business days after the registration is summarily suspended and (ii) notify the registered operator not less than five business days before the hearing of the date, time, and place of the hearing.C. If any such registration is suspended or revoked, the Department shall state its reasons for doing so, which shall be entered of record. Such action shall be final unless appealed in accordance with § 59.1-562. Suspension or revocation of a registration issued by the Department for any violation shall not preclude civil liability for such violation.2016, cc. 318, 703.
VA Code § 59.1-562 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-562. Hearing and appeal

Any person aggrieved by a denial of the Department to issue a registration, the suspension or revocation of a registration, the imposition of a fine, or any other action of the Department may seek review of such action in accordance with Article 5 (§ 2.2-4025 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond. Further appeals shall also be in accordance with Article 5 (§ 2.2-4025 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act.2016, cc. 318, 703.
VA Code § 59.1-563 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-563. Fees and charges

All fees, charges, and monetary penalties collected by the Department as provided in this chapter shall be paid into a special fund of the state treasury. Such funds shall be used to finance the administration and operation of this chapter.2016, cc. 318, 703.
VA Code § 59.1-564 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-564. Department to adjust fees; certain transfer of money collected prohibited

A. Nongeneral funds generated by fees collected in accordance with this chapter on behalf of the Department and accounted for and deposited into a special fund by the Commissioner of the Department shall be held exclusively to cover the expenses of the Department in administering this chapter and shall not be transferred to any other agency.B. Following the close of any biennium, when the account for the Department maintained under this chapter shows expenses allocated to it for the past biennium to be more than 10 percent greater or less than moneys collected on behalf of the Department, it shall revise the fees levied by it for registration and renewal thereof so that the fees are sufficient but not excessive to cover expenses.2016, cc. 318, 703.
VA Code § 59.1-565 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-565. Public inspection of information filed with Department; charges for production

A. Except as provided in subsection B, registrations required to be filed under this chapter shall be open to the public for inspection at such time and under such conditions as the Department may prescribe. A charge not exceeding $1 per page may be made for any copy of such documents as may be furnished to any person by the Department.B. Reports, data, or documents submitted to the Department pursuant to the audit requirements of § 59.1-559 and records submitted to the Department as part of an application for registration or renewal that contain information about the character or financial responsibility of the operator or its principal stockholders shall be deemed confidential and shall be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.).2016, cc. 318, 703.
VA Code § 59.1-566 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-566. Registration not endorsement

No registered operator shall use or exploit the fact of registration under this chapter so as to lead the public to believe that such registration in any manner constitutes an endorsement or approval by the Commonwealth.2016, cc. 318, 703.
VA Code § 59.1-567 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-567. Acquisition of interest in fantasy contest operator

A. If any person acquires actual control of a registered operator, such person shall register with the Department in accordance with § 59.1-557.B. Where any such acquisition of control is without prior approval of the Department, the Department may suspend any registration it has issued to such operator, order compliance with this section, or take such other action as may be appropriate within the authority of the Department.2016, cc. 318, 703.
VA Code § 59.1-568 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-568. Civil penalty

In addition to the provisions of § 59.1-561, any person, firm, corporation, association, agent, or employee who knowingly violates any procedure implemented under subsection D of § 59.1-557 or any other provision of this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each such violation. Such amount shall be recovered in a civil action brought by the Department and be paid into the State Literary Fund.2016, cc. 318, 703.
VA Code § 59.1-569 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-569. Fantasy contests conducted under this chapter not illegal gambling

A. Nothing contained in Article 1 (§ 18.2-325 et seq.) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2 shall be applicable to a fantasy contest conducted in accordance with this chapter. The award of any prize money for any fantasy contest shall not be deemed to be part of any gaming contract within the purview of § 11-14.B. This section shall not apply to any sports betting or related activity that is lawful under Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 58.1, which shall be regulated pursuant to such chapter.2016, cc. 318, 703; 2020, cc. 1218, 1256.
VA Code § 59.1-570 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 51 - Fantasy Contests Act|§ 59.1-570. Liability imposed by other laws not decreased

Except as provided in § 59.1-569, nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as making lawful any act or omission that is now unlawful, or as decreasing the liability, civil or criminal, of any person, imposed by existing laws.2016, cc. 318, 703.