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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 20. Marine Resources Commission |
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Chapter 1080. Pertaining to Monkfish (Goosefish) |
Section 20. Definitions
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The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"COLREGS Line" means the COLREGS Demarcation Lines, as specified in Coastal Pilot, 35th and 36th editions by Lighthouse Press.
"Monkfish (goosefish)" means any goosefish of the species Lophius americanus.
"Tie-down" means a short length of twine or other similar material with one end tied to the bottom line of a gill net and the other end tied to the top line of the gill net to create a loose webbing or pocket in the net.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 21, Issue 18, eff. May 1, 2005.