Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org34532110.1-1006Disturbance of naturally occurring organisms; scientific collecting permits; penalties2026ConservationActivities Administered by the Department of Conservation and RecreationCave Protection Act

A. It shall be unlawful to remove, kill, harm, or otherwise disturb any naturally occurring organisms within any cave, except for safety or health reasons; however, scientific collecting permits may be obtained from the Department.

B. Any violation of this section shall be punished as a Class 3 misdemeanor.

1979, c. 252, § 10-150.15; 1988, c. 891.