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Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
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TITLE 10.1. Conservation |
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SUBTITLE I. Activities Administered By the Department of Conservation and Recreation |
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CHAPTER 10. Cave Protection Act |
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SECTION 10.1-1006. Disturbance of naturally occurring organisms; scientific collecting permits; penalties |
SECTION 10.1-1006. Disturbance of naturally occurring organisms; scientific collecting permits; penalties
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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. 1979, c. 252, § 10-150.15; 1988, c. 891. |