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HB 151 Purse nets; prohibits fishing for menhaden in certain waters.

Introduced by: Barry D. Knight | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Purse net fishing prohibited. Prohibits fishing for menhaden with purse nets (i) in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries within one mile of mean low water and (ii) within three miles of shoreline of Virginia Beach extending to the North Carolina border.


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