| Description | The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the conservation of shark resources, by preventing overfishing by commercial and recreational fisheries, and to control the practice of finning. |
| State Authority | 28.2-201 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. Exempt Citation: Code of Virginia Section 2.2-4006(A)(11) |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Jennifer Farmer / Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
380 Fenwick Road Building 96 Fort Monroe, VA 23651 |
| Email Address: | jennifer.farmer@mrc.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (757)247-2248 FAX: (757)247-2002 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Prohibition on Shortfin Mako Shark Retention
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2022. |
|
Spiny Dogfish Trip Limit Increase
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2022. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2022 Filed | Pending | |
