Virginia § 28.2-820 - Harvesting, transporting, handling or transplanting of seed-stock shellfish
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§ 28.2-820. Harvesting, transporting, handling or transplanting of seed-stock shellfish
The Commission shall promulgate regulations for the harvesting, transporting, handling and transplanting of wild and cultured seed-stock shellfish from condemned areas. The Commission shall consider limitations based on the size of seed-stock shellfish that may be harvested, methods of handling, controls on the methods of transportation, and restrictions on the transplanting process necessary to protect the health of the public. The Commission shall consult with the State Health Commissioner prior to the adoption of any such regulation.
Code 1950, § 28-162.1; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-179; 1966, c. 684; 1968, c. 745; 1979, c. 274; 1981, c. 52; 1986, c. 184; 1988, c. 600; 1992, c. 836; 2001, c. 103.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 28.2-820 cover?
Section 28.2-820 ("Harvesting, transporting, handling or transplanting of seed-stock shellfish") 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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