West Virginia Code
Article 22D. West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Act
§29-22D-18. Law Enforcement


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 that are not subject to federal jurisdiction: Provided, That the State Police shall only have exclusive jurisdiction over offenses committed on the grounds of a licensed gaming facility that are offenses relating to gaming.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers

Article 22D. West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Act

§29-22D-1. Short Title

§29-22D-2. State Authorization of Sports Wagering at Licensed Racetrack Facilities and Historic Resort Hotel; Legislative Findings and Declarations

§29-22D-3. Definitions

§29-22D-4. Commission Duties and Powers

§29-22D-5. Licenses Required

§29-22D-6. Operator License; West Virginia Sports Wagering Operators

§29-22D-7. Management Services Providers; License Requirements

§29-22D-8. Suppliers; License Requirements

§29-22D-9. Occupational Licenses

§29-22D-10. License Prohibitions

§29-22D-11. Sports Wagering House Rules; Posting of Rules

§29-22D-12. Operator Duties; Sports Wagering Operations at a Licensed Gaming Facility

§29-22D-13. Posting of Betting Limits

§29-22D-14. Sports Wagering Agreements With Other Governments

§29-22D-15. Authorization of Sports Wagering in This State; Requirements

§29-22D-16. Sports Wagering Revenues; Accounting for the State’s Share of Revenue Imposed for the Privilege of Offering West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering; Limitation of Other Taxes; Recoupment for Improvements

§29-22D-17. West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Fund; Distribution of Funds

§29-22D-18. Law Enforcement

§29-22D-19. Civil Penalties

§29-22D-20. Crimes and Penalties Related to Unauthorized Sports Wagering Operations

§29-22D-21. Crimes and Penalties Related to Authorized Sports Wagering Operation

§29-22D-22. Preemption

§29-22D-23. Exemption From Federal Law

§29-22D-24. Shipment of Gambling Devices