Virginia legal term
Unregulated location in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Unregulated location” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Unregulated location” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Unregulated location" means any location that is not regulated or operated by the Virginia Lottery or Virginia Lottery Board, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, or the Virginia Racing Commission. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-325)
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