Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Marine Resources Commission
 
Board
Marine Resources Commission
 
chapter
Establishment of Oyster Sanctuary Areas [4 VAC 20 ‑ 650]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the oyster resources within the designated sanctuary areas and to protect oyster replenishment efforts.
State Authority ยง 28.2-201
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Benjamin Foster  / Regulatory Coordinator
Address: 380 Fenwick Road
Building 96
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Email Address: Benjamin.Foster@mrc.virginia.gov
Telephone: (757)247-2200    FAX: (757)247-2002    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
4VAC20-650-10 et seq. Establishment of Oyster Sanctuary Areas
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/31/2025.

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