West Virginia Code
Article 22D. West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Act
§29-22D-19. Civil Penalties


(a) The commission may impose, on any person who violates the provisions of this article, a civil penalty not to exceed $50,000 for each violation. Such penalty shall be imposed on all individuals and is not limited to individuals licensed under this article. This provision shall not be construed as applicable to office pools.
(b) The provisions of §29A-5-1 et seq. of this code apply to any civil penalty imposed pursuant to the provisions of this section.

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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