Oysters and Clams
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This is Chapter 5 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Oysters and Clams.” It is part of Subtitle II “Tidal Fisheries”, which is part of Title 28.2 “Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters”. It contains 62 laws divided across 4 structures.
| Article 1 | Licenses |
| Article 2 | Fishing for Oysters and Clams; Device Restrictions |
| Article 3 | Oyster Records and Resource User Fees |
| Article 4 | Surveys and Resurveys |