                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

PROTECTION OF ESTABLISHED COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS (§ 15.2-2307.1)

Registered commercial fishermen and seafood buyers who operate their businesses
from their waterfront residences shall not be prohibited by a locality from
continuing their businesses, notwithstanding the provisions of any local zoning
ordinance. This section shall only apply to businesses that have been in
operation by the current owner, or a family member of the current owner, for at
least 20 years at the location in question. The protection granted by this
section shall continue so long as the property is owned by the current owner or
a family member of the owner.

HISTORY: 2005, c. 194.