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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 4. Conservation and Natural Resources |
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Agency 15. Department of Game and Inland Fisheries |
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Chapter 20. Definitions and Miscellaneous: in General |
Section 210. Definitions; nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species
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A. In addition to the species already listed in § 29.1-571 of the Code of Virginia, the board hereby designates the following species as nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species pursuant to § 29.1-100 of the Code of Virginia.
1. Fish.
a. Black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus)
2. Invertebrates.
a. New Zealand mudsnail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum)
b. Rusty crayfish (Orconectes rusticus)
c. Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)
d. Marbled crayfish (Marmorkrebs – genus Procambarus)
B. It shall be unlawful to take, possess, transport, import, sell, or offer for sale within the Commonwealth any nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species except as authorized by law or regulation.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 22, Issue 06, eff. January 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 10, eff. January 1, 2008; Volume 29, Issue 09, eff. January 1, 2013.