28.2-820 - Harvesting, transporting, handling or transplanting of seed-stock shellfish. - Virginia Statutes

§ 28.2-820. Harvesting, transporting, handling or transplanting of seed-stockshellfish.

The Commission shall promulgate regulations for the harvesting, transporting,handling and transplanting of wild and cultured seed-stock shellfish fromcondemned areas. The Commission shall consider limitations based on the sizeof seed-stock shellfish that may be harvested, methods of handling, controlson the methods of transportation, and restrictions on the transplantingprocess necessary to protect the health of the public. The Commission shallconsult with the State Health Commissioner prior to the adoption of any suchregulation.

(Code 1950, § 28-162.1; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-179; 1966, c. 684;1968, c. 745; 1979, c. 274; 1981, c. 52; 1986, c. 184; 1988, c. 600; 1992, c.836; 2001, c. 103.)