28.2-509 - Maximum weight for patent tongs; teeth length; penalty. - Virginia Statutes

§ 28.2-509. Maximum weight for patent tongs; teeth length; penalty.

It is unlawful for any person to use patent tongs exceeding 100 pounds ingross weight, including any attachments other than rope, for the taking orcatching of oysters. The teeth of the patent tongs shall not exceed fourinches in length. The possession of patent tongs exceeding this weight orteeth length while oysters are in the boat shall constitute prima facieevidence of a violation of this section.

A violation of this section is a Class 3 misdemeanor.

(1962, c. 406, § 28.1-84; 1992, c. 836.)