Virginia § 59.1-403 - Prohibition on persons under 21 years of age; penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-403 — Prohibition on persons under 21 years of age; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-403. Prohibition on persons under 21 years of age; penalty
No person shall wager on or conduct any wagering on the outcome of a horse race pursuant to the provisions of this chapter unless such person is 18 years of age or older. No person shall accept any wager from a minor. No person shall be admitted into a satellite facility if such person is under 18 years of age unless accompanied by one of his parents or his legal guardian. No person under 21 years of age shall use any electronic gaming terminal or other electronic device in a satellite facility to wager on or conduct any wagering on historical horse racing. Violation of this section shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-403
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-403 cover?
Section 59.1-403 ("Prohibition on persons under 21 years of age; 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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