Virginia § 18.2-334.3 - Exemptions to article
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-334.3 — Exemptions to article, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-334.3. Exemptions to article
Nothing in this article shall apply to:
1. Any lottery conducted by the Commonwealth pursuant to Article 1 (§ 58.1-4000 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 58.1;
2. Any sports betting or related activity that is lawful under Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 58.1; or
3. The placement or operation of or communication to and from data center equipment in the Commonwealth associated with the hosting of lottery games duly authorized by another state or jurisdiction and regulated and operated consistent with and exclusively for the benefit of such state or jurisdiction, provided that wagering on such games is legally authorized in such other state or jurisdiction and the individuals wagering on such games are required by the laws or regulations of such other state or jurisdiction to be physically located within the geographic bounds of such other state or jurisdiction at the time the wager is initiated or placed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-334.3
What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-334.3 cover?
Section 18.2-334.3 ("Exemptions to article") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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