4VAC20-1140 Prohibition of Crab Dredging in Virginia Waters  

  • REGULATIONS
    Vol. 32 Iss. 24 - July 25, 2016

    TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
    MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION
    Chapter 1140
    Final Regulation

    REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Marine Resources Commission is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 11 of the Code of Virginia; however, the commission is required to publish the full text of final regulations.

    Title of Regulation: 4VAC20-1140. Prohibition of Crab Dredging in Virginia Waters (amending 4VAC20-1140-20).

    Statutory Authority: § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.

    Effective Date: July 5, 2016.

    Agency Contact: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 2600 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newport News, VA 23607, telephone (757) 247-2248, or email jennifer.farmer@mrc.virginia.gov.

    Summary:

    The amendment continues the closed crab dredge fishery season from December 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017.

    4VAC20-1140-20. Crab dredging prohibited.

    In accordance with the provisions of § 28.2-707 of the Code of Virginia, the crab dredging season of December 1, 2015 2016, through March 31, 2016 2017, is closed, and it shall be unlawful to use a dredge for catching crabs from the waters of the Commonwealth during that season.

    VA.R. Doc. No. R16-4790; Filed June 30, 2016, 2:23 p.m.

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Rules:
4VAC20-1140-20