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2022 Special Session I

Budget Amendments - HB30 (Conference Report)

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Language on Casino Licenses (language only)

Item 494 #3c

Item 494 #3c

Independent Agencies
Virginia Lottery

Language

Page 517, after line 8, insert:

"Notwithstanding § 58.1-4123, Code of Virginia, for any eligible host city that has not passed a referendum on casino gaming prior to July 1, 2022, the department shall not grant any initial license to operate a gaming operation unless a referendum is held on or after November 1, 2023 on the question of whether casino gaming shall be permitted in such city and is approved by the voters of such city."



Explanation

(This language amendment provides that the Virginia Lottery shall not grant an initial casino license for any host city without a referendum approved prior to July 1, 2022, unless a referendum on casino gaming is held on or after November 1, 2023, and approved by the voters of such city.)