(a) Generally. – Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the commission shall, by contract or cooperative agreement with the West Virginia State Police, arrange for those law-enforcement services uniquely related to gaming as such occurs at facilities of the type authorized by this article that are necessary to enforce the provisions of this article.
(b) Costs. – The cost of services provided by the West Virginia State Police pursuant to a contract or cooperative agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, including, but not limited to necessary training costs, shall be paid by the commission as an administrative expense.
(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the West Virginia State Police shall have exclusive jurisdiction over felony offenses committed on the grounds of any racetrack licensed under the provisions of this article.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers
Article 22C. West Virginia Lottery Racetrack Table Games Act
§29-22C-4. Commission Duties and Powers
§29-22C-5. Appointment of Commission Staff; Conditions of Employment
§29-22C-7. Local Option Election
§29-22C-8. License to Operate a Racetrack With West Virginia Lottery Table Games
§29-22C-9. State Ownership of Table Games
§29-22C-10. Duties of Racetrack Table Games Licensee
§29-22C-11. Reports by a Racetrack Table Games Licensee
§29-22C-12. License to Supply a Racetrack With Gaming Equipment or Services
§29-22C-13. License to Be Employed in a Racetrack With West Virginia Lottery Table Games
§29-22C-14. License to Be a Provider of Management Services
§29-22C-15. License or Registration Prohibitions
§29-22C-16. License or Registration Denial, Revocation, Suspension, and Reprimand
§29-22C-17. Hearing Procedures
§29-22C-18. Notice of License Expiration and Renewal
§29-22C-19. Miscellaneous License Provisions
§29-22C-20. Game Rules of Play; Disputes
§29-22C-21. Betting Limits; Operations and Services
§29-22C-22. Posting of Betting Limits
§29-22C-23. Complimentary Service, Gift, Cash or Other Item
§29-22C-25. Inspection and Seizure
§29-22C-26. Tax on the Privilege of Holding a License to Operate West Virginia Lottery Table Games
§29-22C-28. Prohibition on Unauthorized Wagering
§29-22C-29. Offenses and Penalties
§29-22C-30. Forfeiture of Property