Preserves and Sanctuaries

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This is Chapter 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Preserves and Sanctuaries.” It is part of Title 29.1 “Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Boating”. It contains 14 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 14 sections.

§ 29.1-600	Licenses for shooting preserves
§ 29.1-600.1	Board to promulgate regulations
§ 29.1-601	Applicant to own or have land under lease; boundaries
§ 29.1-602	Applicant to develop land, release game and comply with other provisions
§ 29.1-603	No taking of game before compliance with requirements of Board
§ 29.1-604	Hunting, etc., after compliance with requirements
§ 29.1-605	Reserved
§ 29.1-606	Seals to be attached to shot game; penalty
§ 29.1-607	Hunting season and bag limit
§ 29.1-608	Repealed
§ 29.1-609	Revocation of license
§ 29.1-610	Portion of James River a no-hunting area
§ 29.1-611	Penalty for violations
§ 29.1-612	Preserves, private clubs, associations