Marine Resources Commission
Marine Resources Commission
General Notice: October 25, 2022 Commission Regulatory Changes
CLOSED Opened on 10/10/2022 and Ended on 10/24/2022
I. Chapter 4 VAC 20-490-10 et seq., “Pertaining to Sharks”
The Commission proposes to amend Chapter 4 VAC 20-490-10 et seq., “Pertaining to Sharks” to establish a prohibition on the retention of shortfin mako shark within Virginia waters.
The purpose of these amendments is to ensure consistency in Federal and state waters and deter illegal harvest of shortfin mako to allow the species to recover.
A copy of the draft evaluation and draft regulation for the amendments can be found at https://mrc.virginia.gov/calendar.shtm