Title of Regulation: 4VAC20-540. Pertaining to Spanish and King Mackerel (amending 4VAC20-540-50).

Statutory Authority: §§ 28.2-201 and 28.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: June 1, 2012.

Agency Contact: Jane Warren, Agency Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 2600 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newport News, VA 23607, telephone (757) 247-2248, FAX (757) 247-2002, or email betty.warren@mrc.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendment makes it unlawful for any person to land in Virginia any amount of Spanish mackerel in excess of 3,500 pounds from any vessel in any one day.

4VAC20-540-50. Trip limit established.

It shall be unlawful for any person to land in Virginia any amount of Spanish mackerel in excess of 3,500 pounds per from any vessel per trip in any one day.