Virginia § 28.2-518 - Dredging for oysters in James River; penalty
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§ 28.2-518. Dredging for oysters in James River; penalty
It shall be unlawful for any person to dredge for oysters in the James River during the open season for taking oysters from the public rocks and shoals. However, the Commission may grant a permit to applicants to dredge in specified areas.
A violation of this section is a Class 6 felony.
Code 1950, § 28.1-201.2; 1952, c. 181; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-146; 1964, c. 393; 1992, c. 836.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 28.2-518 ("Dredging for oysters in James River; penalty") 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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