Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-443: Solicitation or acceptance of bribes by participants or by managers, coaches or trainers

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A sports participant, manager, coach, or trainer who solicits or accepts anything valuable to influence losing or limiting victory margin is guilty of a Class 5 felony.

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