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: 4VAC20-240. Pertaining to the
Tangier Island Crab Scrape Sanctuary (adding 4VAC20-240-25).
Statutory Authority: § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: July 1, 2018.
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 amendments establish a seasonal bycatch allowance of
female hard crabs, not to exceed three bushels per day, for crab scrape
licensees during the months of August through October.
4VAC20-240-25. Bycatch allowance.
From August 1 through October 31, there shall be a limited
daily bycatch allowance of up to three bushels of female hard crabs for valid
peeler scrape licensees.
VA.R. Doc. No. R18-5555; Filed June 25, 2018, 11:19 a.m.