TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The following regulation filed by the Marine Resources Commission is exempt from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 12 of the Code of Virginia; however, the commission is required to publish the full text of final regulations.
Final Regulation
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: June 1, 2009.
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 amendments prohibit crab dredging in Virginia's waters from December 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010.
4VAC20-1140-20. Crab dredging prohibited.
A. The season to use a dredge for catching crabs is closed
In accordance with the provisions of § 28.2-707 of the Code of Virginia, the
crab dredging season of December 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010, is closed,
and it shall be unlawful to use a dredge for catching crabs from the waters of
the Commonwealth during that season.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to use a dredge for
catching crabs from the waters of the Commonwealth.
C. B. The following regulations that pertain to
the crab dredge fishery or activities associated with crab dredging are
repealed:
4VAC20-40, "Pertaining to Crab Catch Limits"
4VAC20-90, "Pertaining to Dredging for Crabs"
4VAC20-270-30 C, Daily Time Limits, "Pertaining to Crabbing"
4VAC20-750, "Pertaining to Crab Dredge Sales"
4VAC20-752-30 A, Harvest Restrictions. "Pertaining to Blue Crab Sanctuaries"
4VAC20-1090-30 1, Commercial Licenses: Blue Crab Harvesting and Shedding Licenses--For each boat used for taking or catching hard crabs with dredges. "Pertaining to Licensing Requirements and License Fees"
VA.R. Doc. No. R09-1972; Filed May 28, 2009, 1:46 p.m.