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.

    "Black sea bass" means any fish of the species Centropristis striata.

    "Land" or "landing" means to (i) enter port with finfish, shellfish, crustaceans, or other marine seafood on board any boat or vessel; (ii) begin offloading finfish, shellfish, crustaceans, or other marine seafood; or (iii) offload finfish, shellfish, crustaceans, or other marine seafood.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 13, Issue 14, eff. March 1, 1997; amended, Volume 27, Issue 14, eff. February 24, 2011.

Statutory Authority

§ 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.