Virginia Statutes
§ 29.1-557 — Confiscation of wild birds and animals under certain circumstances; disposition
Virginia § 29.1-557
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 29.1Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Boating
Ch. 5WILDLIFE AND FISH LAWS
Art. 5PENALTIES IN GENERAL
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-557 (2026).
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Wild birds, wild animals and fish are the property of the Commonwealth and may be reduced to personal possession only in accordance with law. Any wild bird, wild animal or fish which is illegally taken, possessed, sold, purchased, transported or imported shall be forfeited to the Commonwealth.
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Legislative History
Code 1950, § 29-173; 1987, c. 488.
Nearby Sections
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§ 29.1-100
Definitions§ 29.1-101
Game Protection Fund§ 29.1-101.01
Capital Improvement Fund§ 29.1-101.1
Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Endowment Fund§ 29.1-101.2
Creation and management of Fund§ 29.1-101.3
Deposit of money§ 29.1-101.4
Collection of money due to the Fund§ 29.1-101.5
Grants and loans to local governments§ 29.1-101.6
Loans to owners other than local governments§ 29.1-101.7
Security for loans§ 29.1-101.9
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