TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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 (amending 4VAC20-1140-20).
Statutory Authority: § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: November 30, 2012.
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 continue the prohibition of the use of crab dredge gear in Virginia waters for the 2012/2013 crab dredge season.
4VAC20-1140-20. Crab dredging prohibited.
A. In accordance with the provisions of § 28.2-707 of the Code of Virginia, the crab dredging season of December 1, 2011 2012, through March 31, 2012 2013, is closed, and it shall be unlawful to use a dredge for catching crabs from the waters of the Commonwealth during that season.
B. The following regulations that pertain to the crab dredge fishery or activities associated with crab dredging are repealed: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. R13-3474; Filed November 27, 2012, 2:01 p.m.