Va. Code Ann. § 28.2-903.1 – Impeding lawful fishing in tidal waters; penalty | Midpage
§ 28.2-903.1
Va. Code Ann. § 28.2-903.1
Impeding lawful fishing in tidal waters; penalty
Effective Jul 1, 19971997, c. 703.
A. It is unlawful for any person to willfully and intentionally impede the lawful fishing of any species of fish or shellfish. "Fishing" means those activities defined in § 28.2-100 as "fishing," "fisheries" or "to fish."
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.