Virginia § 28.2-821 - Violations; penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 28.2-821 — Violations; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28.2-821. Violations; penalty
A. It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession, to store, to sell, or to offer for sale any shellfish which have been removed or taken from a condemned area other than as provided in § 28.2-810. Any person who violates this section or any provision of this chapter is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
B. Upon conviction of violating any provision of this chapter any boat, vessel, motor vehicle or equipment used in committing the violation may be forfeited as provided by Chapter 22.1 (§ 19.2-386.1 et seq.) of Title 19.2.
Code 1950, § 28-165; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-181; 1992, c. 836; 2012, cc. 283, 756.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 28.2-821
What does Code of Virginia § 28.2-821 cover?
Section 28.2-821 ("Violations; 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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