Va. Code § 28.2-713

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

Section 28.2-713 - Limiting the taking of crabs by one boat in one day; penalty

Whenever the interest of conservation or the crabbing industry requires, the Commission may limit the taking or catching of crabs by one boat in one day. Violation of such a regulation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Possession of crabs in excess of the amount provided by such regulation shall be prima facie evidence of violation; however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to crab buy boats.

Va. Code § 28.2-713

Code 1950, § 28-172.1; 1956, c. 357; 1958, c. 449; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-168; 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-168.

Amended by Acts 1958, c. 449.

Amended by Acts 1956, c. 357.