| Description | The purpose of this chapter is to allow for the conservation and rebuilding of the crab resource and to improve the enforceability of other laws pertaining to crabbing. |
| State Authority | ยง 28.2-201 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
Repeal and Combination with 4 VAC 20-270
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Final | Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
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Establishing the 2025-2026 crabbing season and bushel limits and closing the 2025-2026 winter commercial crab dredge season.
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/05/2025. |
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Closing the 2024-25 Winter Dredge Fishery for Blue Crabs and Extending the Crab Pot Season
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2024. |
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Establishing the 2024-2025 crabbing season and bushel limits and amending the daily time limit for commercial harvest
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/05/2024. |
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Fall 2023 Blue Crab Management Measures
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2023. |
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Establish 2023-2024 commercial blue crab management measures.
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/05/2023. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2022 Filed | Pending | |