Section 20. Crab dredging prohibited  


Latest version.
  • In accordance with the provisions of § 28.2-707 of the Code of Virginia, the crab dredging season of December 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017, is closed, and it shall be unlawful to use a dredge for catching crabs from the waters of the Commonwealth during that season.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 24, Issue 19, eff. April 30, 2008; amended, Virginia Register Volume 25, Issue 21, eff. June 1, 2009; Volume 26, Issue 21, eff. June 1, 2010; Volume 28, Issue 03, eff. October 1, 2011; Volume 29, Issue 08, eff. November 30, 2012; Volume 30, Issue 24, eff. November 1, 2014; Volume 32, Issue 06, eff. November 1, 2015; Volume 32, Issue 24, eff. July 5, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§ 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.