The VMRC Main Office will be closed on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Business will be conducted remotely during this time, with normal in-person operations to resume Monday, July 7, 2025.
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on proposed amendments to regulations, as shown below. By May 8, 2025, the proposed draft regulations may be viewed on the VMRC web calendar at https://mrc.virginia.gov/calendar.shtm.
In accordance with Section 28.2-209 of the Code of Virginia, a public hearing on the proposed amendments to these regulations will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia.
Written public comments on the proposals below or on items not on the agenda must be provided by 11:59 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025. Comments should be made at the following link: https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/fisheries/search_publiccomments.php, or addressed to Public Comments, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651.
I. Chapter 4VAC20-950-10, “Pertaining to Black Sea Bass”
The Commission proposes to amend Chapter 4VAC20-950-10, “Pertaining to Black Sea Bass”, to establish the 2025 recreational management measures for this species.
The purpose of these amendments is to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Interstate Fishery Management Plan for this species.
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