Va. Code § 28.2-603

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

Section 28.2-603 - General oyster planting grounds

Waterfront that is not already assigned or reserved for the riparian owners, and the beds of the bays, rivers, and creeks and shores of the sea lying outside the limits of navigation projects adopted and authorized by the Congress and not required for the disposal of materials dredged incident to the maintenance of such projects, and grounds other than public oyster beds, rocks, or shoals, as defined by law and included in the Baylor survey, may be occupied for the purpose of planting or propagating oysters, including the use of temporary protective enclosures in compliance with this chapter and Commission regulations, and may be leased by the Commissioner upon the receipt of a proper application.

Va. Code § 28.2-603

Code 1950, § 28-124; 1954, c. 352; 1958, c. 183; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-109(1); 1964, c. 393; 1966, c. 684; 1970, c. 726; 1972, c. 644; 1973, c. 14; 1978, cc. 546, 548; 1980, cc. 34, 609; 1984, c. 259; 1986, c. 171; 1992, c. 836; 2007, cc. 28, 170; 2010, c. 27; 2011, c. 314.

Amended by Acts 2011, c. 314.

Amended by Acts 2010, c. 27.

Amended by Acts 2007, § cc. 28, 170.

Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1986, c. 171.

Amended by Acts 1984, c. 259.

Amended by Acts 1980, § cc. 34, 609.

Amended by Acts 1978, § cc. 546, 548.

Amended by Acts 1973, c. 14.

Amended by Acts 1972, c. 644.

Amended by Acts 1970, c. 726.

Amended by Acts 1966, c. 684.

Amended by Acts 1964, c. 393.

Amended by Acts 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-109(1).

Amended by Acts 1960, c. 517.

Amended by Acts 1958, c. 183.

Amended by Acts 1954, c. 352.