REGULATIONS
Vol. 34 Iss. 23 - July 09, 2018

TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Chapter 240
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: 4VAC20-240. Pertaining to the Tangier Island Crab Scrape Sanctuary (adding 4VAC20-240-25).

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

Effective Date: July 1, 2018.

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 amendments establish a seasonal bycatch allowance of female hard crabs, not to exceed three bushels per day, for crab scrape licensees during the months of August through October.

4VAC20-240-25. Bycatch allowance.

From August 1 through October 31, there shall be a limited daily bycatch allowance of up to three bushels of female hard crabs for valid peeler scrape licensees.

VA.R. Doc. No. R18-5555; Filed June 25, 2018, 11:19 a.m.