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Marine Resources Commission
 
Board
Marine Resources Commission
 
chapter
Requirements Related to the Purchase of Fish from the Catcher [4 VAC 20 ‑ 1170]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Any person, business, or corporation, licensed to purchase fish, shellfish, or marine organisms from the catcher, as required by § 28.2-228 of the Code of Virginia, that is engaged in the transfer, off-loading, or purchase, from the catcher of fish, shellfish, or marine organisms that are regulated by a harvest weight limit or quota, possession weight limit, or landing weight limit shall use and maintain a certified scale to weigh those fish, shellfish, or marine organisms. The scale used by the person, business or corporation shall be certified as accurate by the Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Annually, the person, business, or corporation licensed by § 28.2-228 shall provide a signed statement to the commission verifying that the weight is determined by use of a scale certified as accurate by the Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services and shall post a copy of that signed statement at the place of transfer, off-loading, or purchase.
State Authority § 28.2-207
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
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Contact Information
Name / Title: Zachary Widgeon  / Director of Communications
Address: 380 Fenwick Road
Building 96
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Email Address: Zachary.Widgeon@mrc.virginia.gov
Telephone: (757)414-0713    FAX: (757)247-2002    TDD: ()-
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2/7/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is