Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org8350529.1-554.1Impeding lawful fishing in inland waters; penalty2025Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and BoatingWildlife and Fish LawsPenalties in General

A. It is unlawful for any person to willfully and intentionally impede the lawful fishing of any species of fish. “Fishing” means those activities defined in § 29.1-100 as “fishing.”

B. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.

1997, c. 703.