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2001 SESSION
HB 2417 Hydraulic dredges; clams.
Introduced by: Harvey B. Morgan | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Hydraulic dredges. Prohibits a person from (i) harvesting clams through the use of a hydraulic dredge or (ii) have on board his boat a hydraulic dredge designed for harvesting seafood unless the person has obtained a permit from the Marine Resources Commission. A person is exempted from the prohibitions if he is traveling to or from docks for maintenance or repair of his boat or equipment or when off-loading catches made in federal waters. The penalty for possessing this type of equipment without a permit is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Hydraulic dredges. Prohibits a person from having on board his boat a hydraulic escalator dredge (i) to harvest shellfish on private grounds, (ii) while transiting state waters, or (iii) to conduct agriculture research, unless a person has obtained a permit from the Marine Resources Commission. A person is exempted from the prohibition if he is traveling to docks for maintenance or repair of his boat or equipment. The penalty for possessing this type of equipment without a permit is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Hydraulic dredges. Prohibits a person from possessing a hydraulic dredge in Virginia waters. The penalty for possessing this type of equipment is a Class 1 misdemeanor.