TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION
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: 4VAC20-1140. Prohibition of Crab Dredging in Virginia Waters (repealing 4VAC20-1140-10, 4VAC20-1140-20, 4VAC20-1140-30).
Statutory Authority: § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator, Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, telephone (757) 247-2248, FAX (757) 247-2002, or email jennifer.farmer@mrc.virginia.gov.
Summary:
The amendments repeal Prohibition of Crab Dredging in Virginia Waters (4VAC20-1140) to allow the harvest of blue crabs from the winter commercial crab dredge fishing season in accordance with the provisions of § 28.2-707 of the Code of Virginia.
VA.R. Doc. No. R24-7936; Filed June 25, 2024