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2003 SESSION
033233890Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 28.2-515 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 28.2-515. Dredging or scraping on private ground; permit required.
Any resident of the Commonwealth holding under legal assignment an
oyster-planting ground of at least three 3 acres in one 1 tract or adjoining
tracts and having paid the rent may dredge or scrape his tracts at any time
from sunrise until sunset, except on Sunday or at night if the resident has
obtained from the Commission a permit for each boat so used. The permit shall
show the name of the lessee and the name or number of the boat, date of issue,
and date of expiration. The expiration date shall not be more than twelve 12
months from the date of issue and may be renewed for like periods. A
special exemption may be granted on such a permit to allow dredging or scraping 1
hour prior to sunrise from June 15 to September 1, provided that the resident notify
the Commission at least 24 hours prior to such activity. The Commission may,
after a hearing, refuse to grant or renew a permit to dredge or scrape any
oyster-planting ground unless it is proved that the holder has planted seed oysters
or shells and is using the planting ground for the cultivation of oysters. The
Commission may refuse to grant the permit if it appears at the hearing that the
holder of the ground is a habitual violator of the seafood laws. An applicant
for the permit shall have the right of appeal from any decision of the
Commission refusing to grant the permit as provided in Article 3 (§ 28.2-216 et
seq.) of Chapter 2 of this subtitle.