                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

CLOSING OR SHORTENING OPEN SEASON (§ 29.1-507)

The Board may close or shorten the open season in any county or city (i)
whenever extreme weather threatens the welfare of wild birds, wild animals or
fish; (ii) whenever such wild birds, wild animals or fish have been seriously
affected by adverse weather conditions; (iii) when investigation of the Board
shows that there is an unusual scarcity of any species or; (iv) when there is
substantial demand from any county or city. The Board shall immediately give
notice of any closing or shortening of an open season by publishing the
announcement in one or more newspapers having a general circulation in the
county or city affected. The notice shall be published at least three days
before the action becomes effective.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 29-130; 1987, c. 488.