4 Va. Admin. Code § 15-20-210 - Definitions; nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species

A. In addition to the species already listed in § 29.1-571 of the Code of Virginia, the board hereby designates the following species as nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species pursuant to § 29.1-100 of the Code of Virginia.

1. Fish.

a. Black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus)

2. Invertebrates.

a. New Zealand mudsnail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum)

b. Rusty crayfish (Orconectes rusticus)

c. Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)

d. Marbled crayfish (Marmorkrebs - genus Procambarus)

B. It shall be unlawful to take, possess, transport, import, sell, or offer for sale within the Commonwealth any nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species except as authorized by law or regulation.

Notes

4 Va. Admin. Code § 15-20-210

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 6, eff. January 1, 2006; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 10, eff. January 1, 2008; Volume 29, Issue 9, eff. January 1, 2013.

Statutory Authority

§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.