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Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

4VAC20-740-15: Definitions

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  1. Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
  2. Agency 20. Marine Resources Commission
  3. Chapter 740. Pertaining to the Snagging or Towing of Fish

The following words or terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

"Mugel genus" means white mullet, striped mullet, and flathead grey mullet.

"Snagging" means the act of intentionally hooking or attempting to hook a fish in any part of its body other than its mouth using a fishing line, hook, or other device.

"Towing of fish" means tethering a fish by any method behind the vessel while the engine is running and in gear.

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