Description | The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the conservation of shark resources, by preventing overfishing by commercial and recreational fisheries, and to control the practice of finning. |
State Authority | 28.2-201 |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation | None entered |
Meetings |
Name / Title: | Jennifer Farmer / Regulatory Coordinator |
Address: |
380 Fenwick Road Building 96 Fort Monroe, VA 23651 |
Email Address: | jennifer.farmer@mrc.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (757)247-2248 FAX: (757)247-2002 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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None |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Removing Oceanic whitetip shark from a permitted shark species to a prohibited shark species.
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2024. |
Prohibition on Shortfin Mako Shark Retention
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2022. |
Spiny Dogfish Trip Limit Increase
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2022. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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11/29/2022 Filed | Pending |