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2020 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 28.2-807 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 28.2-807. Condemnation of polluted growing area; procedure.
If, after examination of the crustacea, finfish or shellfish
in a growing area, or the bottom in or adjacent to such area, or the water over
such area, or the sanitary or pollution conditions adjacent to or in near
proximity to a growing area, the State Health Commissioner determines that the
crustacea, finfish or shellfish are unfit for market, he shall, after notifying
the Commissioner of Marine Resources, establish boundaries of the area in which
the crustacea, finfish or shellfish are located or planted. This area shall be
condemned and remain so until the Health Commissioner finds such crustacea,
finfish or shellfish, or area, sanitary and not polluted. The Commissioner of
Marine Resources, with instructions from the State Health Commissioner, shall
erect provide to the public identification of designated condemned
areas. Public identification of designated condemned areas shall be by the use
of markers or, signs designating condemned areas. The
necessary, downloadable maps, or digital interactive online maps. When
used, markers or signs shall be supplied to the Commissioner of Marine
Resources by the State Health Commissioner.