REGULATIONS
Vol. 41 Iss. 7 - November 18, 2024

TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Chapter 270
Final

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: 4VAC20-270. Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery (adding 4VAC20-270-57).

Statutory Authority: § 28.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: November 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 close the winter crab dredge fishery season from December 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.

4VAC20-270-57. Crab dredge fishery.

In accordance with the provisions of § 28.2-707 of the Code of Virginia, the crab dredging season of December 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, is closed, and it shall be unlawful to use a dredge for catching crabs from the waters of the Commonwealth during that season.

VA.R. Doc. No. R25-8110; Filed October 28, 2024