4VAC15-40-200: Restricted use of above ground body-gripping traps in excess of five inches

It shall be unlawful to set above the ground any body-gripping trap with a jaw spread in excess of five inches when using any bait, lure, or scent, provided (i) that baited body-gripping traps with a jaw spread up to 7-1/2 inches may be used when the trap is within an enclosure with openings no greater than 60 square inches and the trap trigger is recessed at least 12 inches from all openings and (ii) that such traps must be staked to prevent them from turning over and may not be used on public lands.