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VA Code § 28.2-824 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 8 - Health and Sanitation Provisions|§ 28.2-824. Common carriers

Common carriers transporting seafoods designated in this chapter shall carry a bill of lading listing the seafood cargo, the shipper and the consignee. If such cargo is in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or regulations promulgated thereunder, it shall be taken possession of as provided in § 28.2-802, the shipper shall be held liable and the common carrier shall be relieved of the violations and penalties set forth in this chapter.1962, c. 406, § 28.1-183.1; 1992, c. 836.
VA Code § 28.2-825 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 8 - Health and Sanitation Provisions|§ 28.2-825. Importing fish, shellfish or crustacea for introduction into waters of the Commonwealth; penalty

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to import any fish, shellfish or crustacea into the Commonwealth with the intent of placing such fish, shellfish or crustacea into the waters of the Commonwealth unless one of the following conditions exists:1. The fish, shellfish or crustacea are coming from within the continental United States from a state or waters which are on the Marine Resources Commission's list of approved states and waters, and are species which are on the Marine Resources Commission's list of approved species; or2. The person has notified the Commissioner of Marine Resources of such intent and has received written permission from the Commissioner of Marine Resources.The list of approved states and waters shall be published by the Commissioner of Marine Resources, and a state or water shall be placed on or removed from such list only with the concurrence of the Director of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. The Commissioner of Marine Resources, with the concurrence of the Director of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, is authorized to change the list when he determines that it is necessary for the protection of the waters of the Commonwealth.The list of approved species shall be published by the Commissioner of Marine Resources, and a species shall be placed on or removed from such list only with the concurrence of the Director of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. The Commissioner of Marine Resources, with the concurrence of the Director of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, is authorized to change the list when he determines that it is necessary for the protection of the waters of the Commonwealth.B. The notification of intent to import shall be in writing and submitted to the Commissioner of Marine Resources at least thirty days prior to the date of importation. The notice shall state: (i) the specific fish, shellfish or crustacea to be imported, (ii) from what waters the fish, shellfish or crustacea are being taken, (iii) the period of time over which importation is to be accomplished, (iv) the quantities involved, and (v) into what waters the fish, shellfish or crustacea are to be placed.A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.1974, c. 327, § 28.1-183.2; 1992, c. 836.
VA Code § 28.2-900 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 9 - Enforcement of Subtitle II; Jurisdiction|§ 28.2-900. Arrest with or without warrant; larceny; violations of boating laws and Title 62.1

A. Officers may, with or without warrant, (i) arrest any person violating any provision of this subtitle, (ii) seize any net, pot, or other fishing device or gear used in violating such laws and (iii) seize fish, shellfish or marine organisms taken or handled in violation of this subtitle. Each seized property shall be forfeited to the Commonwealth. The forfeiture shall be enforced as provided in Chapter 22.1 (§ 19.2-386.1 et seq.) of Title 19.2. The officer seizing the property to be forfeited shall immediately give notice to the attorney for the Commonwealth.B. All officers may arrest, with or without a warrant, any person who commits in his presence (i) any larceny committed upon or adjacent to the waters of the Commonwealth, (ii) any violation of the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 29.1, or any regulations promulgated thereunder, or (iii) any violation of the provisions of Chapter 18 (§ 62.1-187 et seq.) or 20 (§ 62.1-194 et seq.) of Title 62.1.Code 1950, §§ 28-206, 28-208; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-185; 1980, c. 567, § 28.1-185.1; 1981, c. 525; 1987, c. 84; 1992, c. 836; 2012, cc. 283, 756.
VA Code § 28.2-901 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 9 - Enforcement of Subtitle II; Jurisdiction|§ 28.2-901. Summons issued instead of being taken into custody; failure to appear

A. Whenever any person is detained by or is in the custody of an arresting officer for any violation of the laws enforceable pursuant to § 28.2-900, the arresting officer shall take the name and address of each person detained and issue a summons or otherwise notify him in writing to appear at a time and court to be specified in the summons or notice. When the person gives his written promise to appear at the designated time and place, the officer shall immediately release him from custody.B. If the arresting officer (i) believes a detained person is likely to disregard a summons issued under the provisions of this section or (ii) reasonably believes a detained person is likely to harm himself or another, or if the person refuses to give his written promise to appear, the officer may take the offender, vessel and property into custody. The person shall be brought before the nearest or most accessible judicial officer or other person qualified to admit bail having jurisdiction.C. The failure of any person to appear as required by a summons issued under the provisions of this section shall suspend all licenses issued to the person pursuant to this subtitle until such time as he appears to answer the charges against him. Failure to appear shall bar the issuance of any further license to the person until he appears.1983, c. 591, § 28.1-185.2; 1992, c. 836.
VA Code § 28.2-902 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 9 - Enforcement of Subtitle II; Jurisdiction|§ 28.2-902. Procedure after arrest and seizure

Any person arrested may be (i) taken before a court of competent jurisdiction for trial, (ii) committed to jail pending trial, (iii) admitted to bail or released on recognizance as provided by general law, or (iv) issued a summons requiring him to appear for trial. The time specified in the summons shall not be less than five days from the date of arrest unless such person requests an earlier hearing. Any person failing to appear as directed in the summons shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, regardless of the disposition of, and in addition to, the charge upon which he was originally arrested. If the person fails to appear, a warrant for his arrest may be issued.Any property seized under the provisions of subsection A of § 28.2-900 may be held by the officer or other official who made the seizure, pending final outcome of the legal proceedings.Code 1950, § 28-209; 1950, p. 978; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-186; 1992, c. 836.
VA Code § 28.2-903 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 9 - Enforcement of Subtitle II; Jurisdiction|§ 28.2-903. Violations constitute misdemeanor

A violation of any provision of this subtitle or regulation promulgated thereunder, unless otherwise specifically provided, is a Class 3 misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation of any provision of this subtitle or regulation promulgated thereunder committed by the same person within twelve months of a prior violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.1962, c. 406, § 28.1-187; 1989, c. 421; 1992, c. 836.
VA Code § 28.2-903.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 9 - Enforcement of Subtitle II; Jurisdiction|§ 28.2-903.1. Impeding lawful fishing in tidal waters; penalty

A. It is unlawful for any person to willfully and intentionally impede the lawful fishing of any species of fish or shellfish. "Fishing" means those activities defined in § 28.2-100 as "fishing," "fisheries" or "to fish."B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.1997, c. 703.
VA Code § 28.2-904 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 9 - Enforcement of Subtitle II; Jurisdiction|§ 28.2-904. Pursuit and detention across the Maryland-Virginia line

When, in the opinion of the legally constituted authorities of the Commonwealth, there has occurred on the waters of Virginia a violation of the laws of the Commonwealth enforceable pursuant to § 28.2-900, or when, in the opinion of the legally constituted authorities of Maryland, there has occurred on the waters of Maryland a violation of any provision of the Natural Resources Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, the offender may be pursued by the legally constituted authorities of the state where the offense was committed up to and across the Maryland-Virginia boundary into the state where the offender flees. If a capture is made in continuous pursuit, the offender, vessel and property shall be dealt with as authorized by the laws of the state where the offense was committed.The provisions of this section shall be effective as long as the State of Maryland has in force similar provisions authorizing legally constituted authorities of Virginia to make pursuit and arrests in Maryland for violations of the laws of Virginia.1983, c. 323, § 28.1-188.1; 1992, c. 836.
VA Code § 28.2-905 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 9 - Enforcement of Subtitle II; Jurisdiction|§ 28.2-905. Resistance to officer or authorized person, etc.; penalty

Any person found guilty of resisting or impeding an officer or other person authorized to make arrests, seizures, examinations or other performances of duties under this subtitle, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.Code 1950, § 28-215; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-191; 1992, c. 836.
VA Code § 28.2-906 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 9 - Enforcement of Subtitle II; Jurisdiction|§ 28.2-906. Failure to perform duty; penalty

The failure of any officer or other person to perform any duty required of him by any provision of this subtitle is a Class 1 misdemeanor.Code 1950, § 28-216; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-192; 1992, c. 836.
VA Code § 28.2-907 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 9 - Enforcement of Subtitle II; Jurisdiction|§ 28.2-907. Jurisdiction of courts

Any proceeding under any section of this subtitle shall be before a court of competent jurisdiction in the county or city (i) in which the offense was committed or (ii) adjacent to the waters in which the offense was committed.Code 1950, § 28-218; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-193; 1992, c. 836.
VA Code § 28.2-1002 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 10 - Compacts and Joint Laws with Other States|§ 28.2-1002. Cooperation of agencies of Commonwealth

All governmental agencies of the Commonwealth of Virginia are authorized to cooperate with the Potomac River Fisheries Commission created by the Potomac River Compact approved by this article, it being the policy of this Commonwealth to perform and carry out the compact and accomplish its purposes.Code 1950, §§ 28-218.2, 28-218.3; 1959, Ex. Sess., cc. 5, 28; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-203.1; 1992, c. 836 .
VA Code § 28.2-1003 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 10 - Compacts and Joint Laws with Other States|§ 28.2-1003. Authority to regulate dredging of soft shell clams

The Potomac River Fisheries Commission shall have the power to make, adopt and publish such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable for authorizing and regulating the dredging of soft shell clams in areas within its geographical jurisdiction and may levy license fees for such dredging in amounts to be set in its discretion.1964, Ex. Sess., c. 24, § 28.1-227; 1992, c. 836 .
VA Code § 28.2-1004 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 10 - Compacts and Joint Laws with Other States|§ 28.2-1004. Authority to authorize and regulate experimental oyster hatchery program

The Potomac River Fisheries Commission shall have the power to make, adopt and permit such rules and regulations and to take such action as may be necessary or advisable for authorizing and regulating a pilot program for experimental oyster hatchery seed planting, growing, and harvesting with private planters and public and private scientific agencies engaged in similar work in its jurisdiction, and may set aside available barren natural oyster rocks for this purpose and to allow dredging of same for inspection, sampling and harvesting under the supervision and control of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission and in cooperation with the Maryland or Virginia public scientific agencies, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory and Virginia Institute of Marine Science. The provisions of this section shall not take effect until a similar act becomes effective in the State of Maryland, whereupon the Governor of Virginia shall issue a proclamation declaring the provisions of this section to be effective.1974, c. 89, § 28.1-228; 1992, c. 836 .
VA Code § 28.2-1005 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 10 - Compacts and Joint Laws with Other States|§ 28.2-1005. Authority to regulate dredging of oysters

The Potomac River Fisheries Commission shall have the power to make, adopt and publish such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable for authorizing and regulating the dredging of oysters in areas of the Potomac River within its geographical jurisdiction and may levy license and repletion fees for same.1974, c. 89, § 28.1-229; 1982, c. 116; 1992, c. 836 .
VA Code § 28.2-1006 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 10 - Compacts and Joint Laws with Other States|§ 28.2-1006. Lawfully harvested finfish and shellfish; possession, storage, marketing and disposal

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, finfish, crabs, oysters, clams, and other shellfish caught in the waters within the jurisdiction of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, in compliance with the regulations prescribed by the Commission pursuant to the Potomac River Compact of 1958, may be possessed, stored, marketed, and otherwise disposed of elsewhere in the Commonwealth. 2001, c. 233.
VA Code § 28.2-1007 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 10 - Compacts and Joint Laws with Other States|§ 28.2-1007. Authority to regulate leasing

The Potomac River Fisheries Commission shall have the power to make, adopt, and publish such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable for authorizing and regulating the leasing of the river bottom or the water column in areas of the Potomac River within its geographical jurisdiction and may levy license, leasing, and repletion fees for same. 2007, c. 885.
VA Code § 28.2-1100 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 11 - Virginia Institute of Marine Science|§ 28.2-1100. Virginia Institute of Marine Science continued; duties

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science shall hereafter be referred to as the Institute. The Institute shall:1. Conduct studies and investigations of the seafood and commercial fishing and sport fishing industries;2. Consider ways to conserve, develop and replenish fisheries resources and advise the Marine Resources Commission and other agencies and private groups on these matters;3. Conduct studies of problems pertaining to the other segments of the maritime economy;4. Conduct studies of marine pollution in cooperation with the State Water Control Board and the Department of Health and make the data and their recommendations available to the appropriate agencies;5. Conduct hydrographic and biological studies of the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries, and all the tidal waters of the Commonwealth and the contiguous waters of the Atlantic Ocean;6. Engage in research in the marine sciences;7. Conduct such special studies and investigations concerning these subjects as requested by the Governor;8. Engage in research and provide training, technical assistance and advice to the Board of Conservation and Recreation on erosion along tidal shorelines, the Soil and Water Conservation Board on matters relating to tidal shoreline erosion, and to other agencies upon request; and9. Develop comprehensive coastal resource management guidance for local governments to foster the sustainability of shoreline resources by December 30, 2012. The guidance shall identify preferred options for shoreline management and taking into consideration the resource condition, priority planning, and forecasting of the condition of the Commonwealth's shoreline with respect to projected sea-level rise.These studies shall include consideration of the seafood and other marine resources, such as the waters, bottoms, shorelines, tidal wetlands, and beaches, and all matters related to marine waters and the means by which marine resources might be conserved, developed and replenished.Code 1950, §§ 28-248, 28-250, 28-250.1; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-195; 1979, c. 294; 1980, c. 369; 1992, c. 836; 2003, cc. 79, 89; 2011, c. 885.
VA Code § 28.2-1101 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 11 - Virginia Institute of Marine Science|§ 28.2-1101. Use of services of other agencies; solicitation, etc., of funds; taking fish and other marine organisms

A. In conducting its studies and investigations under § 28.2-1100, the Institute may:1. Use the services of any public or private agency;2. With the prior written approval of the Governor and subject to other provisions of law, solicit, accept and use funds available from any public or private source; and3. Cooperate with appropriate state agencies and with similar agencies and institutions in other states and the federal government.B. The Institute, its officers, agents, and employees, or persons operating under its direction may take for scientific purposes, any fish, shellfish or marine organism from the waters of Virginia, and with the consent of the Commission, may sell such fish, shellfish or marine organisms or parts thereof as may not be necessary for such scientific purposes.1962, c. 406, § 28.1-196; 1968, c. 237; 1992, c. 836.
VA Code § 28.2-1102 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 11 - Virginia Institute of Marine Science|§ 28.2-1102. Destroying, etc., property of Institute a misdemeanor

It shall be unlawful and constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor for anyone without authority to destroy, remove, damage, or molest any property of the Institute.1962, c. 406, § 28.1-200; 1992, c. 836.
VA Code § 28.2-1104 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 11 - Virginia Institute of Marine Science|§ 28.2-1104. Coordination

A. To the extent feasible, this system shall be carried out in coordination with the National Estuarine Research Reserve System established by 16 U.S.C. § 1461.B. To the extent feasible, lands within the Virginia Estuarine and Coastal Research Reserve System shall be dedicated as part of the Commonwealth's natural area preserves components pursuant to § 10.1-213.1999, c. 553.
VA Code § 28.2-1105 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 11.1 - Marine Tourism Activity Liability|§ 28.2-1105. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Inherent risks of a marine tourism activity" means those dangers or conditions that are an integral part of a marine tourism activity, including certain hazards, such as surface and subsurface conditions; natural conditions of water; natural behaviors and dangers of varied marine products; and ordinary dangers of boats, structures, or equipment ordinarily used in commercial fishing operations. Inherent risks of marine tourism activities also includes the potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, including failing to follow instructions given by the marine tourism professional or failing to exercise reasonable caution while engaging in the marine tourism activity."Marine products" means any marine fish, shellfish, or organism that inhabits marine or estuarine waters. Terrapin and marine mammals are considered to be marine organisms."Marine tourism activity" means any activity carried out by a marine tourism professional that allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy marine activities related to the historic and contemporary culture, practice, and industry of commercial fishermen. Marine tourism activities may take place on land or water and shall include aquaculture and fishing, as defined in § 28.2-100. An activity is a marine tourism activity whether or not the participant paid to participate in the activity."Marine tourism professional" means any commercial fisherman, as defined in subsection D of § 28.2-241, or any person supervised by a commercial fisherman who is engaged in the business of providing one or more marine tourism activities, whether or not for compensation."Participant" means any person, other than a marine professional, who engages in marine tourism activities.2009, c. 329.
VA Code § 28.2-1106 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters|Chapter 11.1 - Marine Tourism Activity Liability|§ 28.2-1106. Liability limited; liability actions prohibited

A. Except as provided in subsection B, a marine tourism professional is not liable for injury to or death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of marine tourism activities, so long as the warning contained in § 28.2-1107 is posted as required, and, except as provided in subsection B, no participant or participant's representative is authorized to maintain an action against or recover from a marine tourism professional for injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting exclusively from any of the inherent risks of marine tourism activities; provided that in any action for damages against a marine tourism professional for marine tourism activities, the marine tourism professional shall plead the affirmative defense of assumption of the risk of the marine tourism activity by the participant.B. Nothing in subsection A shall prevent or limit the liability of a marine tourism professional if the marine tourism professional does any one or more of the following:1. Commits an act or omission that constitutes negligence or willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the participant, and that act or omission proximately causes injury, damage, or death to the participant;2. Has actual knowledge or reasonably should have known of a dangerous condition on the land or water, or in the facilities or equipment used in the activity, or the dangerous propensity of a particular marine product used in such activity and does not make the danger known to the participant, and the danger proximately causes injury, damage, or death to the participant; or3. Intentionally injures the participant.C. Any limitation on legal liability afforded by this section to a marine tourism professional is in addition to any other limitations of legal liability otherwise provided by law.2009, c. 329.