                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

COMMERCIAL FISHING PIER (§ 28.2-302.9)

A. The owner of a commercial fishing pier, as defined in &#xA7; 28.2-302, shall
have the option of purchasing a saltwater recreational fishing license, covering
his customers, in order to meet the licensing requirements set forth in &#xA7;
28.2-302.1. The cost of the license shall be $450. If the owner of the pier does
not purchase such a license, individuals shall still purchase a license as
required by &#xA7; 28.2-302.1.

B. Owners of commercial piers shall report catch and other data as are deemed
necessary by the Commission for effective fisheries management.

C. All funds collected pursuant to this section shall be paid into the state
treasury to the credit of the Virginia Saltwater Recreational Fishing
Development Fund, as established by &#xA7; 28.2-302.3. The Commission may
subsequently revise the cost of licenses in this section pursuant to &#xA7;
28.2-201.

HISTORY: 1992, c. 895; 2009, c. 9.