TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
BOARD OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Proposed Regulation
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Wildlife Resources is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 29.1-701 E of the Code of Virginia, which provides that the board shall promulgate regulations to supplement Chapter 7 (§ 29.1-700 et seq.) of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia as prescribed in Article 1 (§ 29.1-500 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-390. Watercraft: Safe and Reasonable Operation of Vessels (amending 4VAC15-390-10).
Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-701 and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.
Public Comment Deadline: August 17, 2026.
Agency Contact: Aaron Proctor, Policy Manager, Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Drive, Suite 400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 801-8199, or email aaron.proctor@dwr.virginia.gov.
Summary:
The proposed amendments incorporate by reference the July 1, 2024, version of U.S. Coast Guard navigation regulations published at 33 CFR Parts 83, 84, 86, 87, and 88.
4VAC15-390-10. Applicability.
The following sections in this This chapter apply applies to the operation of "vessels," vessels, as "vessel" is defined in § 29.1-700 of the Code of Virginia, on all waters within the Commonwealth. Vessels complying with the Inland Navigation Rules In addition to the regulations set forth in this chapter, U.S. Coast Guard regulations 33 CFR Parts 83, 84, 86, 87, and 88, as established by the U.S. Coast Guard published July 1, 2024, are considered to be in compliance with the requirements of incorporated by reference into this chapter. Violations of 33 CFR Parts 83, 84, 86, 87, and 88 may be charged as a violation of this section.
VA.R. Doc. No. R26-8699; Filed July 07, 2026