Virginia § 58.1-4018 - Prohibited actions; penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 58.1-4018 — Prohibited actions; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58.1-4018. Prohibited actions; penalty
Any person who wrongfully and fraudulently uses, disposes of, conceals or embezzles any public money or funds associated with the operation of the lottery shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony. Any person who wrongfully and fraudulently tampers with any equipment or machinery used in the operation of the lottery shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony. Any person who makes inaccurate entries regarding a financial accounting of the lottery in order to conceal the truth, defraud the Commonwealth and obtain money to which he is not entitled shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony.
1987, c. 531; 2006, c. 598.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 58.1-4018
What does Code of Virginia § 58.1-4018 cover?
Section 58.1-4018 ("Prohibited actions; 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 58.1-4018?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 58.1-4018" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 58.1-4018 apply to my situation?
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