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 28.2-534. Possession of oysters while taking clams; penalty |
The possession of oysters while taking or catching clams during the season in which it is unlawful to take or catch oysters from the public rocks, beds, or shoals, is prima facie evidence of a violation of the law against taking or catching oysters during the prohibited season. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Code 1950, § 28-178; 1954, c. 177; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-160; 1968, c. 747; 1970, c. 726; 1992, c. 836. |