For the purposes of this general permit, riparian shellfish gardening is defined as the grow-out of native shellfish species in protective structures such as floats, bags, cages, etc., adjacent to a private, noncommercial pier or otherwise within a waterfront property owner's riparian area, exclusively for private, noncommercial purposes.
4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-336-10
Statutory Authority
§ 28.2-103 of the Code of Virginia.