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CHAPTER 103 An Act to amend and reenact § 28.2-820 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the relaying of seed-stock shellfish. [H 2033] Approved March 13, 2001

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 28.2-820 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 28.2-820. Harvesting, transporting, handling or transplanting of seed-stock shellfish.

Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the harvesting, transporting, or transplanting of seed-stock oysters from any public seed area, as the Marine Resources Commission may establish by regulation The Commission shall promulgate regulations for the harvesting, transporting, handling and transplanting of wild and cultured seed-stock shellfish from condemned areas. The Marine Resources Commission shall consider limitations based on the size of seed-stock oysters shellfish which that may be harvested, methods of handling, controls on the methods of transportation, and restrictions on the transplanting process necessary to protect the health of the public. The Commission shall consult with the State Health Commissioner prior to the adoption of any such regulation.