4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-70-160
If any person is found operating a dredge in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, including operating outside of an approved lease or operating outside of an approved marked area, any officer may immediately suspend the permit, and the boat operator shall surrender the permit to the officer upon request. Any such suspension shall continue in full force and effect until reviewed by the commission in accordance with § 28.2-521 of the Code of Virginia. Such review shall be held not later than 40 days after such suspension. After such review, the commission shall determine whether or not to revoke the permit as provided by § 28.2-521 of the Code of Virginia or reinstate the permit.
4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-70-160
Statutory Authority
§ 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.