CODE OF VIRGINIA

PERMITS (§ 29.1-575)

The Director shall permit the importation, possession, purchase, receipt, or
transportation of a nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species for purposes of
research by recognized academic institutions or government agencies upon
receiving satisfactory assurance that adequate safeguards will be maintained to
prevent the escape or introduction of any such species into the Commonwealth.

HISTORY: 2003, c. 446.