                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR PATENT TONGS; TEETH LENGTH; PENALTY (§ 28.2-509)

It is unlawful for any person to use patent tongs exceeding 100 pounds in gross
weight, including any attachments other than rope, for the taking or catching of
oysters. The teeth of the patent tongs shall not exceed four inches in length.
The possession of patent tongs exceeding this weight or teeth length while
oysters are in the boat shall constitute prima facie evidence of a violation of
this section.
		A violation of this section is a Class 3 misdemeanor.

HISTORY: 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-84; 1992, c. 836.