Licensing Generally

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This is Article 5 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Licensing Generally.” It is part of Chapter 2 “General Provisions”, which is part of Subtitle II “Tidal Fisheries”, which is part of Title 28.2 “Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters”.

It’s comprised of the following 11 sections.

§ 28.2-225	Fishing license required; penalty
§ 28.2-226	Exemptions from licensing requirements
§ 28.2-226.1	Recreational gear license required
§ 28.2-226.2	Commission to establish requirements for commercial gear licenses used for recreational purposes
§ 28.2-227	Special nonresident harvester's license; fee and oath; revocation; penalty
§ 28.2-228	Licenses for purchase of fish, shellfish, or marine organisms from the catcher; fee
§ 28.2-228.1	Seafood landing licenses
§ 28.2-229	When licenses terminate; proration and refund not permitted
§ 28.2-230	Penalty for false statements or altering a fishing license; penalty
§ 28.2-231	Exhibition of license; display to officers; penalty
§ 28.2-232	Revocation of licenses