Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Marine Resources Commission
 
Board
Marine Resources Commission
 
chapter
Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery [4 VAC 20 ‑ 270]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description None entered
State Authority 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
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Closing the 2024-25 Winter Dredge Fishery for Blue Crabs and Extending the Crab Pot Season
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2024.
Establishing the 2024-2025 crabbing season and bushel limits and amending the daily time limit for commercial harvest
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/05/2024.
Fall 2023 Blue Crab Management Measures
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2023.
Establish 2023-2024 commercial blue crab management measures.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/05/2023.

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