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Agency
Marine Resources Commission
 
Board
Marine Resources Commission
 
chapter
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest [4 VAC 20 ‑ 720]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The purpose of this chapter is to conserve Virginia's oyster resources, especially oyster broodstock.
State Authority §§ 28.2-201 , 28.2-507 , and 28.2-518
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

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: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Establishing the 2024-2025 areas of public harvest, public oyster harvest seasons, and oyster resource conservation measures
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2024.
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