4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-1370-20
The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Atlantic croaker" means any fish of the species Micropogonias undulatus.
"Captain" means the person licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard to carry passengers for hire who operates the charter boat or head boat.
"Charter vessel" or "for-hire vessel" means a vessel operating with a captain who possesses either a Class A Fishing Guide License, Class B Fishing Guide License, or Fishing Guide Reciprocity Permit.
"Mate" means any person designated to assist on the charter vessel or for-hire vessel.
"Recreational vessel" means any vessel, kayak, charter vessel, or headboat fishing recreationally.
4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-1370-20
Statutory Authority: § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.