Virginia Code 52-53: Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 52-53
- Coordinator: means the position of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator established pursuant to § 52-54. See Virginia Code 52-53
- Department: means the Department of State Police. See Virginia Code 52-53
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands. See Virginia Code 1-245
- Superintendent: means the Superintendent of State Police. See Virginia Code 52-53
“Coordinator” means the position of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator established pursuant to § 52-54.
“Department” means the Department of State Police.
“Gaming laws” means the laws regulating gambling under Article 1 (§ 18.2-325 et seq.) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2, charitable gaming under Article 1.1:1 (§ 18.2-340.15 et seq.) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2, lottery games under Article 1 (§ 58.1-4000 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 58.1, sports betting under Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 58.1, casino gaming under Chapter 41 of Title 58.1, fantasy contests under Chapter 51 of Title 59.1, horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering under Chapter 29 of Title 59.1, any regulations promulgated pursuant to such laws, and any other federal, state, or local laws the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator deems relevant.
“Superintendent” means the Superintendent of State Police.