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: 4VAC20-450. Pertaining to the
Taking of Bluefish (amending 4VAC20-450-30).
Statutory Authority: § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: May 1, 2017.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Farmer, Regulatory Coordinator,
Marine Resources Commission, 2600 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newport News,
VA 23607, telephone (757) 247-2248, or email jennifer.farmer@mrc.virginia.gov.
Summary:
The amendment increases the commercial landings quota of
bluefish to 1,014,773 pounds.
4VAC20-450-30. Commercial landings quota.
A. The commercial landings of bluefish shall be limited to 580,287
1,014,773 pounds during the current calendar year.
B. When it is projected that 95% of the commercial landings
quota has been realized, a notice will be posted to close commercial harvest
and landings from the bluefish fishery within five days of posting.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to harvest or land
bluefish for commercial purposes after the closure date set forth in the notice
described in subsection B of this section.
VA.R. Doc. No. R17-5112; Filed April 25, 2017, 2:41 p.m.