                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

SALE AND APPLICATION OF TRIBUTYLTIN COMPOUNDS (§ 3.2-3936)

A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful to distribute,
possess, sell or offer for sale, apply or offer for use or application any
marine antifoulant paint containing tributyltin compounds. Authorized personnel
of the Department of Wildlife Resources, Virginia Marine Resources Commission,
or the Department may seize any antifoulant paint held in violation of this
article and any seized substances shall be considered forfeited.

B. A person may distribute or sell a marine antifoulant paint containing
tributyltin with an acceptable release rate to the owner or agent of a
commercial boat yard. The owner or agent of a commercial boat yard may possess,
apply, or purchase an antifoulant paint containing tributyltin with an
acceptable release rate. Such paint may be applied only within a commercial boat
yard and only to vessels that exceed 25 meters (82.02 feet) in length or that
have aluminum hulls.

C. A person may distribute, sell or apply a marine antifoulant paint containing
tributyltin with an acceptable release rate if: (i) the paint is distributed or
sold in a spray can in a quantity of 16 ounces avoirdupois weight or less; and
(ii) is commonly referred to as outboard or lower unit paint.

HISTORY: 1987, c. 15, § 3.1-249.23; 1989, c. 575, § 3.1-249.60; 2008, c. 860;
2020, c. 958.