MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION GUIDELINES

The table below contains links to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's various guidelines.

GUIDELINE INDEX
GUIDELINE	NOTES	EFFECTIVE
Guidelines on the Scope of License and Privilege Revocation orders made by the Commission	Section § 28.2-232 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to revoke the licenses and fishing privileges of a person who has violated certain laws for a period of up to five years.	01/16/2020
Guidelines document describing policies and procedures of the Commission related to the review, and subsequent renewal, or denial of oyster planting grounds pursuant to 28.2-613 of the Code of Virginia		04/01/2021
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Guidance		08/22/2017
Wetlands Guidelines		05/25/2021
Guidelines for the Establishment, Use and Operation of Tidal Wetland Mitigation Banks in Virginia	4 VAC 20-391-10 ET SEQ.	02/01/2025
Waterway Maintenance Fund Guidelines	Virginia Regulatory Town Hall	07/01/2025
Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Beaches Guidelines		09/01/1993
Subaqueous Guidelines		10/28/2023

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