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.