Va. Code § 28.2-516

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 28.2-516 - Oyster dredging or oyster dredging equipment on boat; penalty

It is unlawful for any person to have on board a boat, a dredge or equipment normally used for dredging oysters, unless he has a license or permit to dredge. The license or permit shall be available for inspection on board the boat.

It is unlawful to carry or transport an oyster dredge or oyster dredging equipment on board a licensee's, permittee's, or his employee's boat, except when the boat is traveling to or from (i) the ground on which dredging is permitted or licensed to take place or (ii) docks for maintenance and repair of the boat or equipment.

Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Va. Code § 28.2-516

Code 1950, § 28-158; 1950, p. 988; 1952, c. 643; 1954, c. 43; 1958, c. 477; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-134; 1964, c. 393; 1968, c. 747; 1972, c. 644; 1979, c. 274; 1986, cc. 171, 184; 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1986, § cc. 171, 184.

Amended by Acts 1979, c. 274.

Amended by Acts 1972, c. 644.

Amended by Acts 1968, c. 747.

Amended by Acts 1964, c. 393.

Amended by Acts 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-134.

Amended by Acts 1958, c. 477.

Amended by Acts 1954, c. 43.

Amended by Acts 1952, c. 643.

Amended by Acts 1950, § p. 988.