Area and Seasonal Restrictions

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Area and Seasonal Restrictions.” It is part of Chapter 4 “Use of Purse Nets for Taking Menhaden”, which is part of Subtitle II “Tidal Fisheries”, which is part of Title 28.2 “Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 28.2-408	Food fish not to be taken, bought, or sold; percentage allowable; penalty
§ 28.2-409	Menhaden fishing prohibited in certain areas; exception
§ 28.2-410	Closed season for menhaden fishing; forbidden nets; penalty
§ 28.2-411	Repealed