Impeding lawful fishing in inland waters; penalty

Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-554.1, under Chapter 5. Wildlife and Fish Laws..

Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-554.1

A. It is unlawful for any person to willfully and intentionally impede the lawful fishing of any species of fish. "Fishing" means those activities defined in § 29.1-100 as "fishing."

B. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.