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Fantasy Contests Act

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This is Chapter 51 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Fantasy Contests Act.” It is part of Title 59.1 “Trade and Commerce”.

It’s comprised of the following 15 sections.

§ 59.1-556 Definitions
§ 59.1-557 Registration of fantasy contest operators required; application for registration; issuance of registration certificate; penalty
§ 59.1-558 Issuance of registration; denial of same
§ 59.1-559 Independent audit required; submission to Department
§ 59.1-560 Powers and duties of Department
§ 59.1-561 Suspension or revocation of registration
§ 59.1-562 Hearing and appeal
§ 59.1-563 Fees and charges
§ 59.1-564 Department to adjust fees; certain transfer of money collected prohibited
§ 59.1-565 Public inspection of information filed with Department; charges for production
§ 59.1-566 Registration not endorsement
§ 59.1-567 Acquisition of interest in fantasy contest operator
§ 59.1-568 Civil penalty
§ 59.1-569 Fantasy contests conducted under this chapter not illegal gambling
§ 59.1-570 Liability imposed by other laws not decreased

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