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2024 SESSION

24102055D
SENATE BILL NO. 275
Offered January 10, 2024
Prefiled January 9, 2024
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 28.2 a section numbered 28.2-651, relating to Marine Resources Commission; certain permits in the Lynnhaven River and its tributaries prohibited.
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Patrons-- DeSteph and Craig
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 28.2 a section numbered 28.2-651 as follows:

§ 28.2-651. Certain permits in the Lynnhaven River and its tributaries prohibited.

No permit shall be issued by the Commission for any floating oyster cage in a water column, which is 12 inches to the surface, rack-and-bag, or other similar apparatus for oyster aquaculture in the Lynnhaven River or its tributaries.