TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Marine Resources Commission is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 11 of the Code of Virginia; however, the commission is required to publish the full text of final regulations.
Title of Regulation: 4VAC20-1140. Prohibition of Crab Dredging in Virginia Waters (amending 4VAC20-1140-20).
Statutory Authority: § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: July 5, 2022.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Farmer, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23551, telephone (757) 247-2248, or email jennifer.farmer@mrc.virginia.gov.
Summary:
The amendments close the December 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023, winter commercial crab dredge fishing season, in accordance with the provisions of § 28.2-707 of the Code of Virginia.
4VAC20-1140-20. Crab dredging prohibited.
In accordance with the provisions of § 28.2-707 of the Code of Virginia, the crab dredging season of December 1, 2021 2022, through March 31, 2022 2023, is closed, and it shall be unlawful to use a dredge for catching crabs from the waters of the Commonwealth during that season.
VA.R. Doc. No. R22-7302; Filed June 28, 2022