Va. Code § 28.2-611

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

Section 28.2-611 - Application for general planting ground in Chesapeake Bay; acreage allowed; annual rental

Application for general planting ground in the Chesapeake Bay in waters from fifteen feet deep or more shall be made to the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall have the right to accept or reject any application. No more than 5,000 acres may be assigned to any applicant. The assignment shall not interfere with the established fishing rights. Any such application, surveying, and marking shall conform to the law pertaining to oyster-planting grounds. The annual rent per acre in the Chesapeake Bay shall be determined by the Commission, but in no case shall be less than seventy-five cents annually per acre.

Va. Code § 28.2-611

Code 1950, § 28-124; 1954, c. 352; 1958, c. 183; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-109(10); 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(10).

Amended by Acts 1960, c. 517.

Amended by Acts 1958, c. 183.

Amended by Acts 1954, c. 352.