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: 4VAC20-740. Pertaining to the Snagging or Towing of Fish (amending 4VAC20-740-15, 4VAC20-740-20).
Statutory Authority: § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: October 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 allow recreational anglers to snag Atlantic menhaden and mullet species in the Mugel genus, which includes white mullet, striped mullet, and flathead grey mullet.
4VAC20-740-15. Definition Definitions.
The following word words or term terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meaning meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Mugel genus" means white mullet, striped mullet, and flathead grey mullet.
"Snagging" means the act of intentionally hooking or attempting to hook a fish in any part of its body other than its mouth using a fishing line, hook, or other device.
"Towing of fish" means tethering a fish by any method behind the vessel while the engine is running and in gear.
4VAC20-740-20. Snagging prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to take or to attempt to take any finfish by means of snagging other than Atlantic menhaden and species in the Mugel genus.
VA.R. Doc. No. R25-8004; Filed September 24, 2024