Va. Code § 28.2-610

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

Section 28.2-610 - Restriction on acreage owned or operated

No person shall own or operate more than 3,000 acres of general oyster-planting grounds in the waters of this Commonwealth other than in the Chesapeake Bay. If ground in excess of 3,000 acres is acquired, the person has a right to lawfully hold the ground for one year and shall have a legal right to assign it. If no assignment is made within one year, the ground in excess of 3,000 acres shall revert to the Commonwealth and may be applied for by any person having a legal right to do so.

Va. Code § 28.2-610

Code 1950, § 28-124; 1954, c. 352; 1958, c. 183; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-109(9); 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; 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.

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(9).

Amended by Acts 1960, c. 517.

Amended by Acts 1958, c. 183.

Amended by Acts 1954, c. 352.