General Provisions

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This is Chapter 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “General Provisions.” It is part of Subtitle II “Tidal Fisheries”, which is part of Title 28.2 “Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters”. It contains 57 laws divided across 8 structures.

Article 1	Powers and Duties
Article 2	Fishery Regulations
Article 3	Proceedings and Actions
Article 4	Officers, Agents, and Districts
Article 5	Licensing Generally
Article 6	Marking of Boats, Nets and Other Devices
Article 7	Registration of Commercial Fishermen
Article 8	Fishery Resource Grant Program