Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Marine Resources Commission
Board
Marine Resources Commission
 
chapter
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest [4 VAC 20 ‑ 720]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The purpose of this chapter is to conserve Virginia's oyster resources, especially oyster broodstock.
State Authority ยงยง 28.2-201 , 28.2-507 , and 28.2-518
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Exempt Citation: Code of Virginia Section 2.2-4006(A)(11)
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jennifer Farmer  / Regulatory Coordinator
Address: 380 Fenwick Road
Building 96
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Email Address: jennifer.farmer@mrc.virginia.gov
Telephone: (757)247-2248    FAX: (757)247-2002    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amending oyster harvest seasons
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2024.
2023-2024 Oyster Harvest Seasons
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2023.
Public Oyster Harvest Season Adjustment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2023.
Emergency Oyster Harvest Area Season Extension
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Emergency Stage complete. Emergency regulation expired on 02/28/2023.
Modify Oyster Resources User Fee Transfer Eligibility
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2023.
2022-2023 Oyster Harvest Seasons
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2022.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/29/2022 Filed Pending