Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 28.2. Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters |
SUBTITLE II. Tidal Fisheries |
CHAPTER 5. Oysters and Clams |
ARTICLE 2. Fishing for Oysters and Clams; Device Restrictions |
SECTION 28.2-522. Prima facie evidence of violation |
In any prosecution for the violation of any sections of this article against the captain or crew of a vessel or any person on board, proof that the vessel was equipped with a crank, dredge, or scrape shall be prima facie evidence of the violation of such section. Code 1950, § 28-155; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-131; 1992, c. 836. |