Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 28.2-701 - Crab traps, crab pots and crab pounds; regulations; penaltyA. The Commission shall promulgate regulations governing the use, placement, and maintenance of crab traps and crab pounds.B. The Commission may promulgate regulations establishing the mesh size of crab pots and peeler pots. The regulation may provide for the interchangeable use of the two types of pots, provided that each respective gear is appropriately marked and cull rings in conformance with Commission requirements are installed in each pot.C. Any person convicted of violating any provision of a regulation promulgated under this section is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.1990, c. 446, § 28.1-173.3; 1992, c. 836; 1999, c. 550.Amended by Acts 1999, c. 550.Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.Amended by Acts 1990, c. 446, § 28.1-173.3.