Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Marine Resources Commission
 
Board
Marine Resources Commission
 
chapter
Pertaining to Amberjack and Cobia [4 VAC 20 ‑ 510]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This chapter establishes possession limits, season, and minimum size limits for cobia and amberjack in Virginia waters.
State Authority ยง 28.2-201
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Zachary Widgeon  / Director of Communications
Address: 380 Fenwick Road
Building 96
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Email Address: Zachary.Widgeon@mrc.virginia.gov
Telephone: (757)414-0713    FAX: (757)247-2002    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Increase the size limit and increase the season for the recreational cobia fishery
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Attorney General review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amending the cobia aquaculture permitting process
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2024.
Repealing the Cobia Recreational Permit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2023.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/29/2022 Filed Pending