Virginia § 58.1-4017 - Alteration and forgery; presentation of counterfeit or altered ticket or share; penalty
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§ 58.1-4017. Alteration and forgery; presentation of counterfeit or altered ticket or share; penalty
Any person who forges, alters or fraudulently makes any lottery ticket or share with intent to present for payment or to transfer to another person to be presented for payment or knowingly presents for payment or transfers to another person to be presented for payment such forged, altered or fraudulently made counterfeit lottery ticket or share sold pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
1987, c. 531; 1989, c. 478; 1990, c. 732.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 58.1-4017
What does Code of Virginia § 58.1-4017 cover?
Section 58.1-4017 ("Alteration and forgery; presentation of counterfeit or altered ticket or share; penalty") 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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