West Virginia § 19-7-8 - 19-7-8. Gambling devices and immoral shows prohibited; forfeiture of right to state aid; horse racing exempted.
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§ 19-7-8. 19-7-8. Gambling devices and immoral shows prohibited; forfeiture of right to state aid; horse racing exempted.
No association, organization or individual which is the recipient of state aid under this article may operate or permit to be operated in conjunction with the fair, festival or event any gambling device or any indecent or immoral show. Any association, organization or individual violating the provisions of this section shall forfeit all eligibility for state aid for a period of three years. This section, however, may not be construed to prevent horse racing or horse shows at any fair receiving state aid.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 19-7-8
What does West Virginia Code § 19-7-8 cover?
Section 19-7-8 ("19-7-8. Gambling devices and immoral shows prohibited; forfeiture of right to state aid; horse racing exempted.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West 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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A common citation format is "West Virginia Code § 19-7-8" (West 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 West Virginia law?
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