Va. Code § 28.2-231

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 28.2-231 - Exhibition of license; display to officers; penalty

Any person engaged in fishing shall have the required license available for inspection and shall present such license when requested by an officer. Failure to present the license upon request of any officer is a Class 1 misdemeanor and prima facie evidence that the person is fishing without a license.

Va. Code § 28.2-231

Code 1950, §§ 28-137, 28-157; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, §§ 28.1-120, 28.1-133; 1964, c. 393; 1966, c. 684; 1970, c. 726; 1979, c. 274; 1991, c. 285; 1992, c. 836.
Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.
Amended by Acts 1991, c. 285.
Amended by Acts 1979, c. 274.
Amended by Acts 1970, c. 726.
Amended by Acts 1966, c. 684.
Amended by Acts 1964, c. 393.
Amended by Acts 1962, c. 406, 28.1-120, 28.1-133.
Amended by Acts 1960, c. 517.