Fishing piers, commercial; regulation of net fishing in the vicinity. (HB258)
Introduced By
Del. Chris Stolle (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Commercial fishing piers; regulation of net fishing in the vicinity. Authorizes the Marine Resources Commission to raise the minimum distance permitted for net fishing in the vicinity of a commercial fishing pier from 300 yards to as much as 1,000 yards and to promulgate other regulations. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100879D |
| 01/10/2012 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| 01/18/2012 | Assigned ACNRsub: Chesapeake |
| 01/19/2012 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/14/2012 | Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
Comments
Congratulations you have made the right decision by killing this bill. All this bill did was try to put commercial fishermen out of work. Thank you!