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2017 SESSION
HB 1576 Purse net fishing prohibited.
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-half mile of mean low water and (ii) within three miles of the shoreline of Virginia Beach extending to the North Carolina border.
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HISTORY
- 01/02/17 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101041D
- 01/02/17 House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/12/17 House: Assigned ACNR sub: Chesapeake
- 01/19/17 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/07/17 House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources