Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 28.2-819 - Movement and unloading of shellfish from condemned areaA. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, or cause to be discharged, any part of the shellfish from any conveyance engaged in transporting shellfish from condemned areas at any place other than to approved areas for cleansing. Shellfish removed from condemned areas shall be taken directly to (i) the approved planting ground, (ii) conveyances holding a proper permit for relaying to cleansing areas designated in the permit or (iii) a depuration facility approved by the State Health Commissioner.B. The loading and unloading, ashore, of shellfish taken from condemned areas shall only be at locations designated by the Marine Resources Commission. In the instance of an emergency unloading of any conveyance engaged in transporting shellfish from a condemned area, the Marine Resources Commission shall be notified immediately and disposition of the cargo shall be made under the supervision of an officer.Code 1950, § 28-162.1; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-179; 1966, c. 684; 1968, c. 745; 1979, c. 274; 1981, c. 52; 1986, c. 184; 1988, c. 600; 1992, c. 836.Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.Amended by Acts 1988, c. 600.Amended by Acts 1986, c. 184.Amended by Acts 1981, c. 52.Amended by Acts 1979, c. 274.Amended by Acts 1968, c. 745.Amended by Acts 1966, c. 684.Amended by Acts 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-179.Amended by Acts 1960, c. 517.