Chap. 44.—An ACT to prohibit gambling. (H. B. 62.)
Approved February 17, 1916.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
it shall be unlawful for any person to bet, wager, or play at any
game for money.

Any one violating the provisions of this act shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined
not exceeding one hundred dollars or imprisoned in jail not ex-
ceeding sixty days, either or both.

The circuit or city courts and justices of the peace shall have
concurrent jurisdiction in the trial of all cases under this act,
and the accused shall have the right of appeal from the decision
of the justice to the circuit or city court.

2. All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act are
hereby repealed.