Public Comment Period: June 11 – July 26, 2022
On May 19, 2022, the Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources, pursuant to §§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia, proposed amendments to the Commonwealth’s regulations governing recreational fishing, aquatic wildlife, boating, and permits. Comments on the proposals are solicited during a public comment period that closes July 26, 2022. This online comment system is the most efficient and effective way to submit your views and have them seen the fastest.
Comments also may be: made during the August 18, 2022 meeting of the Board; postal-mailed to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Attn: Policy Analyst and Regulatory Coordinator, P.O. Box 90778, Henrico, Virginia 23228; or emailed to [email protected]. Comments must be in writing and accompanied by the name, address and telephone number of the party offering them. Comments submitted other than at the August 18, 2022 Board meeting must be received no later than July 26, 2022.
After hearing public comment on the proposed amendments at the August 18, 2022 Board meeting, the Board anticipates adopting final regulation amendments that will be effective on January 1, 2023.
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Fishing | |
| VAC | Title |
|---|---|
| 4VAC15-320-25 | Creel and Length Limits. |
| 4VAC15-330-150 | Special provision applicable to trout fishing using artificial lures with single hook. |
| 4VAC15-350-60 | Trotlines, juglines, limblines, or set poles. |
| 4VAC15-350-70 | Taking of fish with bow and arrow or crossbow. |
| 4VAC15-360-10 | Taking aquatic invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, and nongame fish for private use. |
Wildlife | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-360-20 | Taking minnows and chubs for sale. |
| 4VAC15-20-50 | Definitions; "wild animal," "native animal," "naturalized animal," "nonnative (exotic) animal," and "domestic animal". |
| 4VAC15-370-45 | Invasive species prevention. |
Boating | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-390-85 | Operators to give right-of-way and reduce speed. |
| 4VAC15-430-20 | Definitions. As used in this chapter the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: |
| 4VAC15-430-160 | Fire extinguishing equipment application and general provisions. |
| 4VAC15-430-170 | Hand-portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems. |
| 4VAC15-430-180 | Fixed fire extinguishing systems. |
| 4VAC15-430-190 | Fire extinguishing equipment required. |
| 4VAC15-430-200 | Condition and number of fire extinguishers required for recreational vessels built model year 2017 or earlier; those between 1953 and 2017, and those contracted prior to November 19, 1952. |
| 4VAC15-440-20 | Lifesaving equipment required. |
Permits | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-20-200 | Fees for miscellaneous permits. |
| 4VAC15-320-60 | Approval required to stock fish into inland waters. |