CODE OF VIRGINIA

DISTURBANCE OF NATURALLY OCCURRING ORGANISMS; SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING PERMITS;
PENALTIES (§ 10.1-1006)

A. It shall be unlawful to remove, kill, harm, or otherwise disturb any
naturally occurring organisms within any cave, except for safety or health
reasons; however, scientific collecting permits may be obtained from the
Department.

B. Any violation of this section shall be punished as a Class 3 misdemeanor.

HISTORY: 1979, c. 252, § 10-150.15; 1988, c. 891.