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Title 4 - CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCESAgency 20 - MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Chapter 740 - PERTAINING TO THE SNAGGING OF FISH
Section 4VAC20-740-10 - Purpose

4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-740-10

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Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024
Section 4VAC20-740-10 - Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to reduce snagging and towing injuries and mortalities to finfish in Virginia waters and to preserve the public safety by prohibiting the practice of snagging fish.

4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-740-10

Derived from VR450-01-0097 § 1, eff. November 1, 1993; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 17, eff. April 13, 1995; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 17, eff. 4/1/2019.

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