(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 the gaming facility that are necessary to enforce the provisions of this article.
(b) Costs. –– The actual 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 the gaming facility.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers
Article 25. Authorized Gaming Facility
§29-25-1. Authorization of Limited Gaming Facility; Findings; Intent
§29-25-3. Commission Duties and Powers
§29-25-4. Appointment of Commission Staff; Conditions of Employment
§29-25-9. License to Operate a Gaming Facility
§29-25-10. Reports by Licensee
§29-25-11. License to Supply Gaming Facility
§29-25-12. License to Be Employed by Operator of Gaming Facility
§29-25-14. Licenses; Availability for Inspection; Change of Address
§29-25-15. Expiration Date and Renewal of Gaming License
§29-25-16. License Denial, Revocation and Reprimand
§29-25-18. Inspection and Seizure
§29-25-20. Accounting and Reporting of Gross Terminal Income; Distribution
§29-25-21. Taxes on Games Other Than Video Lottery Games
§29-25-22a. Human Resource Benefit Fund
§29-25-23. Prohibition on Unauthorized Wagering; Complimentary Service, Gift, Cash or Other Item
§29-25-24. Individual Gaming Restrictions
§29-25-25. Offenses and Penalties
§29-25-26. Forfeiture of Property
§29-25-28. Specific Provision for Video Lottery Games
§29-25-31. The Specific Video Lottery Duties Required of the Gaming Facility
§29-25-32. Surcharge; Capital Reinvestment Fund
§29-25-33. License to Be a Provider of Management Services
§29-25-34. State Ownership of West Virginia Lottery Table Games
§29-25-36. Exemption From Federal Law