Va. Code § 28.2-517

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 28.2-517 - Marking ground

A person shall not dredge or scrape his oyster-planting ground unless he has first properly designated and marked the oyster-planting ground as prescribed by the Commission in accordance with § 28.2-607. The initials of the lessee shall be displayed on all lease corners in black letters on a white background not less than five inches in length. If it appears to the inspector that such ground is not properly marked, he may immediately suspend the dredging permit until the ground is properly marked.

Such initials shall also be placed upon each side of the prow of any boat or craft used or employed in dredging or scraping the planting ground.

Va. Code § 28.2-517

Code 1950, § 28-158; 1950, p. 988; 1952, c. 643; 1954, c. 43; 1958, c. 477; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-134; 1964, c. 393; 1968, c. 747; 1972, c. 644; 1979, c. 274; 1986, cc. 171, 184; 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.

Amended by Acts 1986, § cc. 171, 184.

Amended by Acts 1979, c. 274.

Amended by Acts 1972, c. 644.

Amended by Acts 1968, c. 747.

Amended by Acts 1964, c. 393.

Amended by Acts 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-134.

Amended by Acts 1958, c. 477.

Amended by Acts 1954, c. 43.

Amended by Acts 1952, c. 643.

Amended by Acts 1950, § p. 988.