SECTION 29.1-543.1. Introduction, stocking, and release of blue catfish; penalty, ARTICLE 4. Possession, Transportation, and Sale of Game and Fish, CHAPTER 5. Wildlife and Fish Laws, TITLE 29.1. Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Boating, Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020)

TITLE 29.1. Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Boating

CHAPTER 5. Wildlife and Fish Laws

ARTICLE 4. Possession, Transportation, and Sale of Game and Fish

SECTION 29.1-543.1. Introduction, stocking, and release of blue catfish; penalty

A. It is unlawful for any person to introduce into or stock in waters of the Commonwealth, including private ponds or lakes, the blue catfish or its hybrids or to release any blue catfish or any such hybrid into any water body other than that in which it was caught.

B. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

2015, c. 470 .