Section 28.2-315 - Fishing with trawl net within three-mile limit; license feeA. It is unlawful to catch fish, shellfish, or marine organisms within the three-mile limit of the Virginia Atlantic shoreline with trawl nets or similar devices. However, the Commission may issue licenses to trawl within the three-mile limit from Cape Charles north to the Maryland line, except during September and October and from 36° 40' north latitude south to the North Carolina line at any time, and from Cape Henry south to 36° 40' north latitude between October 1 and May 1.B. The Commission, to protect or promote the fisheries, may close and open the area, or any part thereof, described in subsection A to trawling or restrict the manner, method, size, and season of catch.C. The license fee to fish with a trawl net or similar device in the area described in subsection A shall be $100 or as subsequently revised by the Commission pursuant to § 28.2-201 for each boat so employed.Code 1950, § 28-71; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-70; 1974, c. 85; 1979, c. 18, § 28.1-69.1; 1979, c. 274; 1981, c. 52; 1983, c. 307; 1992, c. 836; 2009, c. 9.Amended by Acts 2009, c. 9.Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.Amended by Acts 1983, c. 307.Amended by Acts 1981, c. 52.Amended by Acts 1979, c. 18, § 28.1-69.1.Amended by Acts 1979, c. 274.Amended by Acts 1974, c. 85.Amended by Acts 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-70.Amended by Acts 1960, c. 517.