4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-560-60 - Penalty
A. As set forth in
§ 28.2-903 of the Code of Virginia, any person violating any provision of
this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor, and a second or
subsequent violation of any provision of this chapter committed by the same
person within 12 months of a prior violation is a Class 1
misdemeanor.
B. In addition to the
penalties prescribed by law, any person violating
4VAC20-560-50 D shall immediately
return all harvested shellfish to the Broodstock Management Area, shall cease
harvesting on that day, shall be required to appear before the Marine Resources
Commission pursuant to any violation, and all harvesting apparatus shall be
subject to seizure.
C. The Marine
Resources Commission may revoke the permit of any person convicted of a
violation of this chapter.
D. All
clams in any container or pile found in violation of
4VAC20-560-50 F shall be returned
to the water by the clammer as directed by the marine police officer.
Notes
Statutory Authority: § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.
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