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VA Code § 59.1-394.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-394.2. Compact Committee members

The Governor shall appoint one official to represent the Commonwealth on the Compact Committee for a term of four years. No official shall serve more than three consecutive terms. A vacancy shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term. 2000, c. 992.
VA Code § 59.1-394.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-394.3. Cooperation of departments, agencies and officers of the Commonwealth

All departments, agencies and officers of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions are hereby authorized to cooperate with the Compact Committee in furtherance of any of its activities pursuant to the Compact. 2000, c. 992.
VA Code § 59.1-394.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-394.4. Racing Commission powers preserved

Nothing in this article shall be construed to diminish or limit the powers and responsibilities of the Racing Commission established by Article 1 of this chapter or to invalidate any action of the Racing Commission previously taken, including without limitation any regulation promulgated thereby. 2000, c. 992.
VA Code § 59.1-395 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-395. Unlawful conduct of wagering

Any person not licensed under subdivision 5 of § 59.1-369 or under Article 2 (§ 59.1-375 et seq.) of this chapter who conducts pari-mutuel wagering, or horse racing on which wagering is conducted with his knowledge or consent, shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.1988, c. 855; 2003, c. 682.
VA Code § 59.1-396 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-396. Fraudulent use of credential

Any person other than the lawful holder thereof who has in his possession any credential, license or permit issued by the Commission, or a forged or simulated credential, license or permit of the Commission, and who uses such credential, license or permit for the purpose of misrepresentation, fraud or touting is guilty of a Class 4 felony.Any credential, license or permit issued by the Commission, if used by the holder thereof for a purpose other than identification and in the performance of legitimate duties on a racetrack or within a satellite facility, shall be automatically revoked whether so used on or off a racetrack or satellite facility.1988, c. 855; 1992, c. 820.
VA Code § 59.1-397 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-397. Unlawful transmission of information

Any person who knowingly transmits information as to the progress or results of a horse race, or information as to wagers, betting odds, post or off times, or jockey changes in any race by any means whatsoever for the purposes of carrying on illegal gambling operations as defined in § 18.2-325, or to a person engaged in illegal gambling operations shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.This section shall not be construed to prohibit a newspaper from printing such results or information as news, or any television or radio station from telecasting or broadcasting such results or information as news. This section shall not be so construed as to place in jeopardy any common carrier or its agents performing operations within the scope of a public franchise, or any gambling operation authorized by law.1988, c. 855.
VA Code § 59.1-398 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-398. Touting

Any person, who knowingly and designedly by false representation attempts to, or does persuade, procure or cause another person to wager on a horse in a race to be run in this Commonwealth or elsewhere, and upon which money is wagered in this Commonwealth, and who asks or demands compensation as a reward for information or purported information given in such case, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.1988, c. 855.
VA Code § 59.1-399 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-399. Bribing of a jockey, driver or other participant

Any person who gives, promises or offers to any jockey, driver, groom or any person participating in any race meeting, including owners of racetracks and their employees, stewards, trainers, judges, starters and special policemen, any valuable thing with intent to influence him to attempt to lose or cause to be lost a horse race in which such person is taking part or expects to take part, or has any duty or connection, or who, being either jockey, driver, or groom or participant in a race meeting, solicits or accepts any valuable thing to influence him to lose or cause to be lost a horse race in which he is taking part, or expects to take part, or has any duty or connection, shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.1988, c. 855.
VA Code § 59.1-400 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-400. Prohibited acts, administration of drugs, etc.; penalty

Any person who, with the intent to defraud, acts to alter the outcome of a race by (i) the administration of any substance foreign to the natural horse, except those substances specifically permitted by the regulations of the Virginia Racing Commission, or (ii) the use of any device, electrical or otherwise, except those specifically permitted by the regulations of the Virginia Racing Commission, shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.Any person who, with the intent to defraud, influences or conspires with another to alter the outcome of a race by (i) the administration of any substance foreign to the natural horse, except those substances specifically permitted by the regulations of the Virginia Racing Commission, or (ii) the use of any device, electrical or otherwise, except those specifically permitted by the regulations of the Virginia Racing Commission, shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.Any person who (i) administers any substance foreign to the natural horse, except those substances specifically permitted by the regulations of the Virginia Racing Commission, when the horse is entered to start, or (ii) at any time, exposes any substance foreign to the natural horse with the intent of impeding or increasing the speed, endurance, health, or condition of a horse, shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.1988, c. 855; 1990, c. 366.
VA Code § 59.1-401 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-401. Possessing drugs

The possession or transportation of any drug except those permitted by regulations of the Commission within the racing enclosure is prohibited except upon a bona fide veterinarian's prescription with complete statement of uses and purposes on the container. A copy of such prescription shall be filed with the stewards. Any person knowingly violating the provisions of this section relating to the legal possession of drugs shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The provisions of the Drug Control Act (§ 54.1-3400 et seq.) shall apply in situations where drugs regulated by that Act are within the racing enclosure.1988, c. 855.
VA Code § 59.1-402 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-402. Racing under false name; penalty

Any person who knowingly enters or races any horse in any running or harness race under any name or designation other than the name or designation assigned to such horse by and registered with the Jockey Club, the United States Trotting Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, or other applicable association or who knowingly instigates, engages in, or in any way furthers any act by which any horse is entered or raced in any running or trotting race under any name or designation other than the name or designation duly assigned by and registered with the Jockey Club, the United States Trotting Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, or other applicable association, is guilty of a Class 4 felony.1988, c. 855; 1990, c. 351.
VA Code § 59.1-403 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-403. Minors prohibited

No person shall wager on or conduct any wagering on the outcome of a horse race pursuant to the provisions of this chapter unless such person is eighteen years of age or older. No person shall accept any wager from a minor. No person shall be admitted into a satellite facility if such person is under eighteen years of age unless accompanied by one of his parents or his legal guardian. Violation of this section shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor.1988, c. 855; 1996, cc. 915, 1025.
VA Code § 59.1-405 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29 - Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering|§ 59.1-405. Conspiracies and attempts to commit violations

A. Any person who conspires, confederates or combines with another, either within or without this Commonwealth, to commit a felony prohibited by this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.B. Any person who attempts to commit any act prohibited by this article shall be guilty of a criminal offense and punished as provided in either §§ 18.2-26, 18.2-27 or § 18.2-28, as appropriate.1988, c. 855; 1991, c. 591.
VA Code § 59.1-405.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 29.1 - Greyhound Racing|§ 59.1-405.1. Greyhound racing and simulcasting prohibited; penalty

A. No person shall hold, conduct or operate any greyhound races for public exhibition in the Commonwealth for monetary remuneration.B. No person shall transmit or receive interstate or intrastate simulcasting of greyhound races for commercial purposes in the Commonwealth.C. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.1995, c. 19.
VA Code § 59.1-406 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 30 - Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Act|§ 59.1-406. Scope

This chapter (§ 59.1-406 et seq.) is enacted to promote the safety and protection of persons engaged in work or activity in the vicinity of overhead high voltage lines. The chapter defines the conditions under which work may be carried on safely and provides for the safety arrangements to be taken when any person engages in work or other activity in proximity to overhead high voltage lines.1989, c. 341.
VA Code § 59.1-407 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 30 - Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Act|§ 59.1-407. Definitions

As used in this chapter:"Covered equipment" means any mechanical equipment or hoisting equipment, any part of which is capable of vertical, lateral or swinging motion that could cause the equipment to be operated within ten feet of an overhead high voltage line, including but not limited to cranes, derricks, power shovels, drilling rigs, excavating equipment, hay loaders, hay stackers, combines, grain augers and mechanical cotton pickers."Notice" means actual notification in the manner prescribed in § 59.1-411."Overhead high voltage line" means all above ground bare or insulated electrical conductors of voltage in excess of 600 volts measured between conductors or measured between a conductor and the ground, except those conductors that are de-energized and grounded or that are enclosed in rigid metallic conduit or flexible armored conduit."Person" means natural person, firm, business association, company, partnership, corporation or other legal entity."Person responsible for the work" means the person performing or controlling the work."Warning sign" means a weather-resistant sign of not less than five inches by seven inches with a yellow background and black lettering reading as follows: "WARNING -- UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHIN 10 FEET OF OVERHEAD HIGH VOLTAGE LINES" or such other equally effective warning signs as may be approved for use by the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board or the Commissioner of Labor and Industry."Work" means the physical act of performing or preparing to perform any activity under, over, by, or near overhead high voltage lines, including, but not limited to, the operation, erection, handling, storage, or transportation of any tools, machinery, ladders, antennas, equipment, covered equipment, supplies, materials, or apparatus, or the moving of any house or other structure, whenever such activity is done by a person or entity in pursuit of his trade or business."Working day" means every day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal state and federal holidays.1989, c. 341; 2003, c. 364.
VA Code § 59.1-408 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 30 - Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Act|§ 59.1-408. Prohibited activities

Unless danger of contact with overhead high voltage lines has been guarded against as provided by § 59.1-410:1. No person shall, individually or through an agent or employee, perform, or require any other person to perform, any work, as defined in § 59.1-407, that will cause any person or tools, machinery, ladders, antennas, equipment, covered equipment, supplies, materials, or apparatus to be placed within 10 feet (3.1 meters) of any overhead high voltage line.2. A clearance greater than 10 feet (3.1 meters) may be required under the circumstances by the occupational safety and health regulations adopted by the Safety and Health Codes Board pursuant to Chapter 3 (§ 40.1-22 et seq.) of Title 40.1 and enforced by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.3. The prohibited activities as described in this section shall not apply to covered equipment as defined herein when lawfully driven or transported on public streets and highways in compliance with the height restriction imposed by § 46.2-1110, nor shall they apply to covered equipment, when used in agricultural or silvicultural activities, that is in compliance with the height restrictions imposed by § 46.2-1110 when driven or transported on land used for agricultural or silvicultural activities.1989, c. 341; 1995, c. 298; 2003, c. 364.
VA Code § 59.1-409 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 30 - Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Act|§ 59.1-409. Warning signs

A. No person shall, individually or through an agent or employee, or as an agent or employee, operate any covered equipment in the proximity of an overhead high voltage line unless there is posted and maintained a warning sign placed as follows:1. Within the equipment and readily visible and legible to the operator of such equipment when at the controls of such equipment; and2. On the outside of equipment in such numbers and locations as to be readily visible and legible at 12 feet to other persons engaged in the work operations.B. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the owner, lessee, or employer of any covered equipment to acquaint themselves, and their employees who will be operating the equipment or will be engaged in work, with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations prescribed and promulgated pursuant to it.1989, c. 341; 2003, c. 364.
VA Code § 59.1-411 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 30 - Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Act|§ 59.1-411. Notification

A. Every notice served by any person on an owner or operator of an overhead high voltage line pursuant to § 59.1-410 shall contain the following information:1. The name of the individual serving such notice;2. The location or address of the tract or parcel of land upon which the work is to take place with sufficient particularity to enable the owner or operator of the overhead high voltage lines to ascertain the precise tract or parcel of land involved;3. The name, address and work day telephone number of the person responsible for the work;4. The field telephone number at the site of such work, if one is available;5. The type and extent of the proposed work;6. The name of the person for whom the proposed work is being performed;7. The time and date of the notice; and8. The dates upon which the work is scheduled to commence and be completed.B. If the notification required by this chapter is made by telephone, a record of such notification shall be maintained by the owner or operator notified and the person giving the notice to document compliance with the requirements of this chapter.C. To facilitate notification required by this chapter, every operator of overhead high voltage lines shall publish a phone number or numbers that, when called, will serve to provide initial notification of the need to arrange for the temporary safety arrangements pursuant to this chapter.D. If, after the arrangements required by § 59.1-410 are made, a delay in commencing the work is encountered, then the person responsible for the work shall be required to give a new notice as specified in this section.E. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the owner or leaseholder of real estate devoted to agricultural or silvicultural activities beneath a high voltage line, unless otherwise required by state or federal law.1989, c. 341; 1995, c. 298; 1996, c. 267; 2003, c. 364.
VA Code § 59.1-412 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 30 - Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Act|§ 59.1-412. Enforcement of chapter

The provisions of this chapter shall be considered as safety and health standards of the Commonwealth and enforced as to employers pursuant to § 40.1-49.4 by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.In the case of violations of this chapter over which the Commissioner of Labor and Industry does not have enforcement powers pursuant to § 40.1-49.4, a civil penalty of up to $1,000 may be imposed at the discretion of the general district court for the jurisdiction in which the offense occurred.1989, c. 341.
VA Code § 59.1-413 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 30 - Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Act|§ 59.1-413. Exemptions

This chapter shall not apply to the construction, reconstruction, operation, and maintenance of overhead electrical or communication circuits or conductors and their supporting structures and associated equipment of (i) rail transportation systems, (ii) electrical generating, transmission or distribution systems, (iii) communication systems, including cable television, or (iv) any other publicly or privately owned system provided that such work on any of the foregoing systems is performed by the employees of the owner or operator of the systems or independent contractors engaged on behalf of the owner or operator of the system to perform the work.This chapter also shall not apply to electrical or communications circuits or conductors on the premises of coal or other mines which are subject to the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.) and regulations adopted pursuant to that Act by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.1989, c. 341.
VA Code § 59.1-414 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 30 - Overhead High Voltage Line Safety Act|§ 59.1-414. Application

A. The owner or operator of overhead high voltage lines shall not be liable for damage or loss to any person or property caused by work within 10 feet of overhead high voltage lines, unless notice has been given as required by § 59.1-411 and the owner or operator of the overhead high voltage line has failed to comply with the provisions of § 59.1-410.B. Any person responsible for the work who violates the requirements of § 59.1-408 and whose subsequent activities within the vicinity of overhead high voltage lines cause damage to utility facilities or cause injury or damage to any person or property shall indemnify the owner or operator of such overhead high voltage lines against all claims arising from personal injury or death, property damage, or service interruptions, together with attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in defending any such claims directly resulting from work in violation of § 59.1-408.C. Except as provided in subsection A, nothing in this chapter shall be construed or applied so as to alter the duty or degree of care applicable to owners or operators of overhead high voltage lines with respect to damage to property, personal injury or death.D. Except for the rights provided to the owner or operator of the overhead high voltage line in subsection B, nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to alter, amend, restrict, or limit the exclusive remedy provisions of § 65.2-307.1989, c. 341; 2003, c. 364.
VA Code § 59.1-415 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 31 - Prizes and Gifts Act|§ 59.1-415. Definitions

As used in this chapter, which shall be known and may be cited as the "Prizes and Gifts Act":"Anything of value," "item of value" or "item" means any item or service with monetary value."Handling charge" means any charge, fee or sum of money which is paid by a consumer to receive a prize, gift or any item of value including, but not limited to, promotional fees, redemption fees, registration fees or delivery costs."Pay-per-call service" means any passive, interactive, polling, conference, or other similar audiotext service that is accessed through a 900 number exchange or otherwise, and generates a service-related fee billed to a telephone customer."Person" means any natural person, corporation, trust, partnership, association and any other legal entity.1989, c. 689; 1991, c. 154.
VA Code § 59.1-416 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 31 - Prizes and Gifts Act|§ 59.1-416. Representation of having won a prize, gift or any item of value

A. No person shall, in connection with the sale or lease or solicitation for the sale or lease of goods, property, or service, represent that another person has won anything of value or is the winner of a contest, unless all of the following conditions are met:1. The recipient of the prize, gift or item of value shall be given the prize, gift or item of value without obligation; and2. The prize, gift or item of value shall be delivered to the recipient at no expense to him, within ten days of the representation.B. The use of language that may lead a reasonable person to believe he has won a contest or anything of value, including, but not limited to, "Congratulations," or "You have won," or "You are the winner of," shall be considered a representation of the type governed by this section.1989, c. 689.
VA Code § 59.1-418 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 31 - Prizes and Gifts Act|§ 59.1-418. Representation of being specially selected

A. No person shall represent that another person has been specially selected in connection with the sale or lease or solicitation for sale or lease of goods, property, or service, unless the selection process is designed to reach a particular type or types of persons.B. The use of any language that may lead a reasonable person to believe he has been specially selected, including but not limited to "carefully selected," or "You have been selected to receive," or "You have been chosen," shall be considered a representation of the type governed by this section.1989, c. 689.
VA Code § 59.1-419 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 31 - Prizes and Gifts Act|§ 59.1-419. Simulation of checks and invoices

In connection with a consumer transaction, no person shall issue any writing which simulates or resembles (i) a check unless the writing clearly and conspicuously discloses its true value and purpose, and the writing would not mislead a reasonable person or (ii) an invoice unless the intended recipient of the invoice has actually contracted for goods, property, or services for which the issuer seeks proper payment.1989, c. 689.