Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 4. Conservation and Natural Resources |
Agency 20. Marine Resources Commission |
Chapter 500. Pertaining to the Catching of Eels |
Section 20. Definition
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The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Eel" or "eels," as described in this chapter, means the eel species Anguilla rostrata.
"Elver" means any eel of less than six inches in total length.
"Land" or "landing" means to enter port with eels on board any boat or vessel, to begin offloading eels, or to offload eels.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR450-01-0064 § 2, Volume 11, Issue 22, eff. July 1, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 10, eff. January 1, 2014.
Statutory Authority
§ 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.