{"formats":[{"name":"JSON","format":"json","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-json\/3.2-3936.json"},{"name":"Plain Text","format":"text","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-text\/3.2-3936.txt"},{"name":"XML","format":"xml","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-xml\/3.2-3936.xml"},{"name":"HTML","format":"html","url":"\/downloads\/2026\/code-html\/3.2-3936.html"}],"law_id":357643,"edition_id":2,"section_id":357643,"structure_id":51162,"section_number":"3.2-3936","catch_line":"Sale and application of tributyltin compounds","history":"1987, c. 15, \u00a7 3.1-249.23; 1989, c. 575, \u00a7 3.1-249.60; 2008, c. 860; 2020, c. 958.","full_text":"A\n\nExcept as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful to distribute, possess, sell or offer for sale, apply or offer for use or application any marine antifoulant paint containing tributyltin compounds. Authorized personnel of the Department of Wildlife Resources, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, or the Department may seize any antifoulant paint held in violation of this article and any seized substances shall be considered forfeited.\n\nB\n\nA person may distribute or sell a marine antifoulant paint containing tributyltin with an acceptable release rate to the owner or agent of a commercial boat yard. The owner or agent of a commercial boat yard may possess, apply, or purchase an antifoulant paint containing tributyltin with an acceptable release rate. Such paint may be applied only within a commercial boat yard and only to vessels that exceed 25 meters (82.02 feet) in length or that have aluminum hulls.\n\nC\n\nA person may distribute, sell or apply a marine antifoulant paint containing tributyltin with an acceptable release rate if: (i) the paint is distributed or sold in a spray can in a quantity of 16 ounces avoirdupois weight or less; and (ii) is commonly referred to as outboard or lower unit paint.\n\n","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":1330877,"text":"Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful to distribute, possess, sell or offer for sale, apply or offer for use or application any marine antifoulant paint containing tributyltin compounds. 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This law was first created in 1987. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 15 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1987 \u201cActs\u201d aren\u2019t available online. It has been modified 3 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1989, chapter 575; in 2008, chapter 860<\/a>; in 2020, chapter 958<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":1423005,"object_type":"law","relational_id":357643,"identifier":"3.2-3936","token":"3.2\/III\/39\/4\/3.2-3936","url":"\/3.2-3936\/","edition_id":2,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/3.2-3936\/","token":"3.2\/III\/39\/4\/3.2-3936","dublin_core":{"Title":"Sale and application of tributyltin compounds","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 3.2-3936","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful to distribute, possess, sell or offer for sale, apply or offer for use<\/span> or application any marine antifoulant paint<\/span> containing tributyltin compounds<\/span>. Authorized personnel of the Department<\/span> of Wildlife Resources, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, or the Department<\/span> may seize any antifoulant paint held in violation of this article and any seized substances shall be considered forfeited. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> A person may distribute or sell a marine antifoulant paint<\/span> containing tributyltin with an acceptable release rate<\/span> to the owner or agent of a commercial boat yard<\/span>. The owner or agent of a commercial boat yard<\/span> may possess, apply, or purchase an antifoulant paint containing tributyltin with an acceptable release rate<\/span>. Such paint may be applied only within a commercial boat yard<\/span> and only to vessels<\/span> that exceed 25 meters (82.02 feet) in length or that have aluminum hulls. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> A person may distribute, sell or apply a marine antifoulant paint<\/span> containing tributyltin with an acceptable release rate<\/span> if: (i) the paint is distributed or sold in a spray can in a quantity of 16 ounces avoirdupois weight or less; and (ii) is commonly referred to as outboard or lower unit paint. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nSALE AND APPLICATION OF TRIBUTYLTIN COMPOUNDS (\u00a7 3.2-3936)\n\nA. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful to distribute,\npossess, sell or offer for sale, apply or offer for use or application any\nmarine antifoulant paint containing tributyltin compounds. Authorized personnel\nof the Department of Wildlife Resources, Virginia Marine Resources Commission,\nor the Department may seize any antifoulant paint held in violation of this\narticle and any seized substances shall be considered forfeited.\n\nB. A person may distribute or sell a marine antifoulant paint containing\ntributyltin with an acceptable release rate to the owner or agent of a\ncommercial boat yard. The owner or agent of a commercial boat yard may possess,\napply, or purchase an antifoulant paint containing tributyltin with an\nacceptable release rate. Such paint may be applied only within a commercial boat\nyard and only to vessels that exceed 25 meters (82.02 feet) in length or that\nhave aluminum hulls.\n\nC. A person may distribute, sell or apply a marine antifoulant paint containing\ntributyltin with an acceptable release rate if: (i) the paint is distributed or\nsold in a spray can in a quantity of 16 ounces avoirdupois weight or less; and\n(ii) is commonly referred to as outboard or lower unit paint.\n\nHISTORY: 1987, c. 15, \u00a7 3.1-249.23; 1989, c. 575, \u00a7 3.1-249.60; 2008, c. 860;\n2020, c. 958.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}