                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

OWNERSHIP OF UNGRANTED SHORES OF THE SEA, MARSH AND MEADOWLANDS (§ 28.2-1502)

All ungranted shores of the sea, marsh and meadowlands shall remain the property
of the Commonwealth. Such ungranted marsh and meadowlands which have been used
as a commons by the people of the Commonwealth shall continue as a commons for
the purpose of fishing, fowling, hunting, and the taking and catching of oysters
and other shellfish. All ungranted shores of the sea may be used as a commons
for the purpose of fishing, fowling, hunting, and the taking and catching of
oysters and other shellfish. The Commission shall manage all ungranted shores of
the sea, marsh and meadowlands as provided in Article 2 (§ 28.2-1503 et seq.)
of this chapter.

HISTORY: 1995, c. 850.