28.2-808 - Periods of condemnation. - Virginia Statutes

§ 28.2-808. Periods of condemnation.

A crustacea, finfish or shellfish growing area and the crustacea, finfish orshellfish, located thereon may be condemned for the following periods:

1. For an indefinite period, based upon water quality and sources ofpollution.

2. Seasonally, where recreation or certain other activities in or adjacent tothe area may cause pollution of the growing area during certain seasons ofthe year.

3. Conditionally, for finite periods of time, based on predictable pollutionevents. Such conditionally condemned areas may be closed by the State HealthCommissioner without advance notice or a prior hearing, provided that ahearing is held within thirty days after the area is condemned, unless it isreopened within this period.

Areas not condemned are in effect approved.

(Code 1950, § 28-161; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-177; 1979, c. 714; 1992, c. 836.)