Va. Code § 28.2-523

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

Section 28.2-523 - Penalty

Any person who takes or catches oysters with a dredge, scrape, or instrument other than ordinary or patent oyster tongs or by hand, in any of the waters of the Commonwealth except as provided by law, or regulations of the Commission, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Va. Code § 28.2-523

Code 1950, §§ 28-154, 28-156; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-132; 1968, c. 747; 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1968, c. 747.

Amended by Acts 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-132.