4 Va. Admin. Code § 15-340-40 - Dip nets; generally
A.
Authorization to take fish with dip nets. A county dip net permit shall
authorize the holder to take shad, herring, mullet, and suckers (daily creel
(possession) limits for shad and herring are found in
4VAC15-320-25, there is no limit
for mullet, and subsection D of this section provides limits for suckers), in
the county named on the face of the permit with a dip net in inland waters,
except where otherwise prohibited by local legislation or by the sections
appearing in this chapter.
B.
Persons required to have permit; inspection by conservation police officers. A
dip net permit, or valid fishing license, shall be required for all persons
using or assisting in the use of a dip net and permits, or licenses, shall be
carried at all times while using such nets and shall be subject to inspection
by conservation police officers.
C.
Release of certain fish netted. All fish, except shad, herring, mullet, suckers
and carp, when taken with a dip net shall be returned to the water alive with
as little injury as possible.
D.
Special provisions applicable only to suckers. The following special provisions
shall apply only to the taking of suckers, with a dip net:
1. Not more than 20 may be taken by any
person in one day;
2. The open
season for taking same with a dip net shall be from February 15 through May 15,
both dates inclusive; and
3. Dip
nets for taking such fish shall not be more than six feet square.
Notes
Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.
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