Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 28.2. Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters |
SUBTITLE II. Tidal Fisheries |
CHAPTER 2. General Provisions |
ARTICLE 6. Marking of Boats, Nets and Other Devices |
SECTION 28.2-235. Duty to apply for new tag in case of loss; penalty |
Should the metal tag required by § 28.2-234 be removed or destroyed by accident, by the force of the sea, or in any other casual manner, the licensee shall apply for a new tag within twenty-four hours after the discovery of the destruction or loss of the original tag. Failure to do so is a Class 3 misdemeanor. Code 1950, § 28-79; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-77; 1992, c. 836. |