Virginia Statutes
§ 28.2-509 — Maximum weight for patent tongs; teeth length; penalty
Virginia § 28.2-509
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 28.2FISHERIES AND HABITAT OF THE TIDAL WATERS
Subtitle IITIDAL FISHERIES
Ch. 5OYSTERS AND CLAMS
Art. 2FISHING FOR OYSTERS AND CLAMS; DEVICE RESTRICTIONS
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 28.2-509 (2026).
Text
It is unlawful for any person to use patent tongs exceeding 100 pounds in gross weight, including any attachments other than rope, for the taking or catching of oysters. The teeth of the patent tongs shall not exceed four inches in length. The possession of patent tongs exceeding this weight or teeth length while oysters are in the boat shall constitute prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
A violation of this section is a Class 3 misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
1962, c. 406, § 28.1-84; 1992, c. 836.
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§ 28.2-100
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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact§ 28.2-1000.1
Repealed§ 28.2-1000.2
Repealed§ 28.2-1001
Potomac River Compact§ 28.2-1002
Cooperation of agencies of Commonwealth§ 28.2-1005
Authority to regulate dredging of oysters§ 28.2-101
Jurisdiction of Commission§ 28.2-104
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Virginia § 28.2-509, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/va/28.2/28.2-509.