The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Public ground" means all those grounds defined in § 28.2-551 of the Code of Virginia, all grounds set aside as public ground by court order, and all grounds set aside as public oyster ground or public clam ground by order of the Marine Resources Commission.
"Unassigned ground" means all grounds other than public ground as defined by this chapter and which have not been set aside or assigned by lease, permit, or easement by the Marine Resources Commission.
4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-130-20
Statutory Authority
§ 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.