Tidal Fisheries

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This is Subtitle II of the Code of Virginia, titled “Tidal Fisheries.” It is part of Title 28.2 “Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters”. It contains 289 laws divided across 42 structures.

Chapter 2	General Provisions
Chapter 3	Finfish
Chapter 4	Use of Purse Nets for Taking Menhaden
Chapter 5	Oysters and Clams
Chapter 6	Planting Grounds
Chapter 7	Crabs
Chapter 8	Health and Sanitation Provisions
Chapter 9	Enforcement of Subtitle Ii; Jurisdiction
Chapter 10	Compacts and Joint Laws With Other States
Chapter 11	Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Chapter 11.1	Marine Tourism Activity Liability