4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-70-130

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024
Section 4VAC20-70-130 - Rakes

It shall be unlawful to take hard shell clams from any public or unassigned grounds in the tidal waters of Virginia by means of a rake other than by a conventional clam rake provided, however, that a bull rake may be used to take hard shell clams from the public or unassigned grounds on the seaside of Accomack and Northampton Counties from October 1 through April 30 inclusive. Further, a conventional clam rake or a bull rake may only be used by hand; any other means of use, including any method of attachment to a boat while the gear is harvesting, shall be unlawful.

4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-70-130

Derived from VR450-01-0010 § 4.4, eff. September 1, 1987; amended Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. May 2, 1995.

Statutory Authority

§ 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.