# Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-830: Exemptions

> Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-830

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-830
- **Heading:** Exemptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 54.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 8.1 / Section 54.1-830

## Text

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:

1. Amateur wrestling bouts;

2. Amateur exhibition bouts and the amateur participants therein;

3. Engagements involving amateur martial arts that are conducted by or held under the sponsorship of (i) any elementary or secondary school or public or private institution of higher education located in the Commonwealth, (ii) the Department of Corrections involving inmates of any state correctional institution, or (iii) the United States Olympic Committee; or

4. Amateur boxing.

1998, c. 895 ; 2015, cc. 216 , 264 ; 2016, c. 756 ; 2025, cc. 95 , 111 .

## Nearby sections

- [Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-828 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-828.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-829 Authorization from Director required; bond; physical examination; emergency medical services vehicles; physician; health insurance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-829.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-829.1 Sanctioning organization; amateur martial arts events](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-829.1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-830 Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-830.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-831 Powers and duties of the Department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-831.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-831.01 Boxing, Martial Arts, and Professional Wrestling Advisory Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-831.01.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-831.1 Summary suspension of boxing license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-831.1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-832 Director authorized to contract for certain services; award of contract; authority when no contract is in effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-832.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-833 Reports; cable television systems; fee on receipts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-833.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-834 Prohibited activities; penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-834.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-835 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-835.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SII_C8.1_S54.1-830. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.