Virginia § 54.1-830 - Exemptions
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 54.1-830 — Exemptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54.1-830. Exemptions
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
1. Amateur wrestling bouts;
2. Amateur exhibition bouts and the amateur participants therein;
3. Engagements involving amateur martial arts that are conducted by or held under the sponsorship of (i) any elementary or secondary school or public or private institution of higher education located in the Commonwealth, (ii) the Department of Corrections involving inmates of any state correctional institution, or (iii) the United States Olympic Committee; or
4. Amateur boxing.
1998, c. 895; 2015, cc. 216, 264; 2016, c. 756; 2025, cc. 95, 111.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 54.1-830
What does Code of Virginia § 54.1-830 cover?
Section 54.1-830 ("Exemptions") 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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