Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Marine Resources Commission
Board
Marine Resources Commission
chapter
Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery [4 VAC 20 ‑ 270]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Establishing the 2025-2026 crabbing season and bushel limits and closing the 2025-2026 winter commercial crab dredge season.
Action 6770
 
General Information
Action Summary The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) proposes to amend Chapter 4VAC20-270-10 et seq., “Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery”, to establish management measures, including season and bushel limits, for the 2025-2026 commercial blue crab fisheries and to close the 2025-2026 winter commercial crab dredge fishing season.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
RIS Project Yes  [8331]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10787 Final Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.
 
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
Phone: (757)247-2200    FAX: (757)247-2002    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this agency.