15 chapters · 364 sections in this title.
Va. Code Ann. § 28.2-700 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Crab dredge" means a device, which may have teeth on the bar, that is designed and used to catch crabs buried in the bottom. "Crab pot" means a device made of wire or thread net used to catch crabs. "Peele…
Va. Code Ann. § 28.2-701 Crab traps, crab pots and crab pounds; regulations; penalty
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A. The Commission shall promulgate regulations governing the use, placement, and maintenance of crab traps and crab pounds. B. The Commission may promulgate regulations establishing the mesh size of crab pots and peeler pots. The regulation may provide for the interchangeable use…
Va. Code Ann. § 28.2-702 Licenses to take crabs; shedding operations; amount of fee
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Any person desiring to take or catch crabs for market or profit from the waters of this Commonwealth, or waters under its jurisdiction, or any person desiring to engage in the business of buying or marketing crabs for packing or canning crabs, shall pay to any officer the followi…
Va. Code Ann. § 28.2-703 License for certain assistants not required
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During June through August, any person fifteen years of age or under may be an assistant to a boat operator catching blue crabs by crab pots without obtaining a license.