REGULATIONS
Vol. 34 Iss. 6 - November 13, 2017

TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Chapter 1120
Final Regulation

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: 4VAC20-1120. Pertaining to Tilefish and Grouper (adding 4VAC20-1120-35).

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

Effective Date: November 1, 2017.

Agency Contact: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 2600 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newport News, VA 23607, telephone (757) 247-2248, or email jennifer.farmer@mrc.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendment establishes a recreational fishing season that closes after October 31, 2017.

4VAC20-1120-35. Recreational blueline tilefish season.

It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to harvest or possess any blueline tilefish after October 31, 2017.

VA.R. Doc. No. R18-5325; Filed October 25, 2017, 10:43 a.m.