Menhaden fishing; prohibited in waters adjacent to certain localities. (HB1656)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Purkey (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
Menhaden fishing prohibited. Prohibits fishing for menhaden within one mile of the low mean water mark in waters adjacent to the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. If someone fishes in these waters, he is subject to a penalty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2011 | Committee |
| 01/10/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100595D |
| 01/10/2011 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| 01/18/2011 | Assigned ACNRsub: #3 Chesapeake |
| 01/20/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1656) |
| 02/08/2011 | Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |