Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 4. Conservation and Natural Resources |
Agency 20. Marine Resources Commission |
Chapter 740. Pertaining to the Snagging of Fish |
Section 10. Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to reduce snagging injuries and mortalities to finfish in Virginia waters, and to preserve the public safety by prohibiting the practice of snagging.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR450-01-0097 § 1, eff. November 1, 1993; amended, Volume 11, Issue 17, eff. April 13, 1995.
Statutory Authority
§ 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.