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 contains 15 laws.

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