                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

CONDEMNATION OF POLLUTED GROWING AREA; PROCEDURE (§ 28.2-807)

If, after examination of the crustacea, finfish or shellfish in a growing area,
or the bottom in or adjacent to such area, or the water over such area, or the
sanitary or pollution conditions adjacent to or in near proximity to a growing
area, the State Health Commissioner determines that the crustacea, finfish or
shellfish are unfit for market, he shall, after notifying the Commissioner of
Marine Resources, establish boundaries of the area in which the crustacea,
finfish or shellfish are located or planted. This area shall be condemned and
remain so until the Health Commissioner finds such crustacea, finfish or
shellfish, or area, sanitary and not polluted. The Commissioner of Marine
Resources, with instructions from the State Health Commissioner, shall provide
to the public identification of designated condemned areas. Public
identification of designated condemned areas shall be by the use of markers,
signs, downloadable maps, or digital interactive online maps. When used, markers
or signs shall be supplied to the Commissioner of Marine Resources by the State
Health Commissioner.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 28-161; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-177; 1979, c. 714; 1992, c.
836; 2020, c. 292.