A. This chapter is promulgated pursuant to the authority contained in § 28.1-128.1 [Repealed] of the Code of Virginia.

B. This chapter repeals Virginia Marine Resources Commission Order Number VR 450-01-8411 which was promulgated and made effective December 31, 1984.

C. The effective date of this chapter is October 23, 1985.

The purpose of this order is to rescind prior Order Number VR 450-01-8411, thereby, opening to the taking of oysters certain designated areas in the Pocomoke Sound management area.

The following areas in Public Ground 16 in Deep Creek Channel on the east side of Pocomoke Sound are opened to the taking of oysters:

1. That area between buoy 3 and buoy 4 on the south side of Deep Creek Channel.

2. That area on the west side of Buoy 7 in Deep Creek channel.

Virginia Marine Resources Commission Order Number VR 450-01-8411 (4VAC20-700-10) is hereby rescinded.

Pursuant to § 28.1-23 [Repealed] of the Code of Virginia, any person who violates any chapters adopted and promulgated by the commission shall be guilty of a Class I misdemeanor.