A. Each leaseholder shall complete the an application form for renewal of general oyster planting ground prior to the expiration of each 10-year lease term. The form shall be sent to the leaseholder by regular postal mail and certified postal mail approximately two months prior to the 10-year lease renewal date.

B. A nonrefundable fee for review of the renewal application, as authorized by § 28.2-613 of the Code of Virginia, shall be $150 per lease. This fee shall be submitted with the completed form, application and the completed form and fee both must be received or postmarked on or before the current 10-year lease expiration date.

C. The review for reassignment of a general oyster planting ground lease shall be conducted by the commissioner considering the requirements of § 28.2-613 of the Code of Virginia and all lease use or production requirements contained within either regulation or guidance as approved by the commission. Failure to meet use or production requirements or failure to return the completed form application and fee by the expiration date of the current 10-year term shall result in denial of the lease renewal.

D. Any The commissioner's decision to deny a lease renewal application shall be mailed by certified mail to the last known address for the applicant.

Application for Reassignment of Oyster Planting Ground Review Form (eff. 7/2019)

Oyster Planting Ground Lease Renewal Application, online web application (filed 3/2024)