Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Marine Resources Commission
Board
Marine Resources Commission
chapter
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest [4 VAC 20 ‑ 720]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest
Action 6890
 
General Information
Action Summary To establish the 2025-2026 areas of public harvest, public oyster harvest seasons, oyster resource conservation measures, and an oyster user fee transfer exception.
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  [8478]
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
10974 Emergency Stage complete. Emergency regulation expired on 10/30/2025.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Benjamin Foster  / Regulatory Coordinator
Address: 380 Fenwick Road
Building 96
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Email Address: Benjamin.Foster@mrc.virginia.gov
Phone: (757)247-2200    FAX: (757)247-2002    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this agency.