Section 10. Purpose  


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  • The provisions of this chapter are in response to reduced abundance in the blue crab stock and over-exploitation of this resource. This chapter promotes conservation of the blue crab resource within the below designated areas of the Chesapeake Bay system.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR450-01-0100 § 1, eff. December 1, 1994; amended, Volume 11, Issue 14, eff. March 2, 1995; Volume 18, Issue 21, eff. June 1, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§ 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.