Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Marine Resources Commission
 
Board
Marine Resources Commission
 
chapter
Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery [4 VAC 20 ‑ 270]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The purpose of this chapter is to allow for the conservation and rebuilding of the crab resource and to improve the enforceability of other laws pertaining to crabbing.
State Authority ยง 28.2-201
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

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
Telephone: (757)414-0713    FAX: (757)247-2002    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Closing the 2024-25 Winter Dredge Fishery for Blue Crabs and Extending the Crab Pot Season
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2024.
Establishing the 2024-2025 crabbing season and bushel limits and amending the daily time limit for commercial harvest
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/05/2024.
Fall 2023 Blue Crab Management Measures
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2023.
Establish 2023-2024 commercial blue crab management measures.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/05/2023.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/29/2022 Filed Pending