It shall be unlawful for any captain or owner to carry or permit to be carried aboard his vessel, when fishing for menhaden, any scrape, dredge, or patent tongs.
A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Carrying patent tongs, etc., while fishing for menhaden; penalty
Va. Code Ann. § 28.2-405, under Chapter 4. Use of Purse Nets for Taking Menhaden..
Va. Code Ann. § 28.2-405