Virginia § 15.2-2307.1 - Protection of established commercial fishing operations
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 15.2-2307.1 — Protection of established commercial fishing operations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.2-2307.1. Protection of established commercial fishing operations
Registered commercial fishermen and seafood buyers who operate their businesses from their waterfront residences shall not be prohibited by a locality from continuing their businesses, notwithstanding the provisions of any local zoning ordinance. This section shall only apply to businesses that have been in operation by the current owner, or a family member of the current owner, for at least 20 years at the location in question. The protection granted by this section shall continue so long as the property is owned by the current owner or a family member of the owner.
2005, c. 194.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 15.2-2307.1
What does Code of Virginia § 15.2-2307.1 cover?
Section 15.2-2307.1 ("Protection of established commercial fishing operations") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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