Va. Code § 46.2-2099.21: Exemptions from operation of article

This article shall not be construed to include:1. Persons engaged in operating boats exclusively for fishing;2. Persons engaged in operating boats that have (i) an approved passenger capacity of twenty-five or less persons and (ii) are operated as special or charter parties under this chapter; or3. The City of Hampton when acting as a sight-seeing carrier by boat or special or charter party carrier by boat.2001, c. 596; 2007, c. 813.