The purpose of this chapter is to promote efficiency in the utilization of condemned shellfish resources.

A. The following locations shall be designated for the on-shore loading and unloading of clams taken from condemned areas:

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to load or unload clams taken from condemned areas at any shore-side location that is not specified in subsection A of this section or is not established according to the provisions of 4VAC20-980-30.

C. The following locations shall be designated for the on-shore loading and unloading of oysters taken from condemned areas:

D. It shall be unlawful for any person to load or unload oysters taken from condemned areas at any on-shore location that is not specified in subsection C of this section or is not established according to the provisions of 4VAC20-980-30.

The Commissioner of Marine Resources or his designee shall be authorized to modify the listing of approved on-shore loading and unloading locations in order to promote efficient utilization of condemned shellfish resources.

As set forth in 3 28.2-903 of the Code of Virginia, any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent violation of any provision of this chapter committed by the same person within 12 months of a prior violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.