SB96: Gaming; use of the phrase 'Virginia is for Bettors', civil penalty.


VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-4006.1, relating to gaming; use of the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors"; civil penalty.
[S 96]
Approved

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 58.1-4006.1 as follows:

§ 58.1-4006.1. Use of the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors" prohibited; civil penalty.

A. As used in this section, "gaming business" means any person who holds or has applied for a permit or license under the provisions of Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.) or Chapter 41 (§ 58.1-4100 et seq.), or any affiliate thereof.

B. A gaming business is prohibited from using the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors" in an advertisement in association with its product or service. Any gaming business that violates the provision of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $50,000. The Director shall enforce the provisions of this section.

C. All civil penalties collected pursuant to this section shall accrue to the general fund.


SENATE BILL NO. 96
Senate Amendments in [ ] – February 7, 2022
Prefiled January 5, 2022
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-4006.1, relating to gaming; use of the [ name of Virginia or the Commonwealth phrase "Virginia is for Bettors" ] ; civil penalty.
Patrons Prior to Engrossment--Senators Norment and Cosgrove
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 58.1-4006.1 as follows:

§ 58.1-4006.1. Use of the [ name of the Commonwealth phrase "Virginia is for Bettors" ] prohibited; civil penalty.

A. As used in this section, "gaming business" means any person who holds or has applied for a permit or license under the provisions of Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.) or Chapter 41 (§ 58.1-4100 et seq.), or any affiliate thereof.

B. A gaming business is prohibited from using the [ name of Virginia or the Commonwealth phrase "Virginia is for Bettors" ] in an advertisement in association with its product or service. Any gaming business that violates the provision of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $50,000. The Director shall enforce the provisions of this section.

C. All civil penalties collected pursuant to this section shall accrue to the general fund.

SENATE BILL NO. 96

Offered January 12, 2022
Prefiled January 5, 2022
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-4006.1, relating to gaming; use of the name of Virginia or the Commonwealth; civil penalty.
Patron-- Norment
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 58.1-4006.1 as follows:

§ 58.1-4006.1. Use of the name of the Commonwealth prohibited; civil penalty.

A. As used in this section, "gaming business" means any person who holds or has applied for a permit or license under the provisions of Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.) or Chapter 41 (§ 58.1-4100 et seq.), or any affiliate thereof.

B. A gaming business is prohibited from using the name of Virginia or the Commonwealth in an advertisement in association with its product or service. Any gaming business that violates the provision of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $50,000. The Director shall enforce the provisions of this section.

C. All civil penalties collected pursuant to this section shall accrue to the general fund.