Wildlife

1944
An ACT to repeal Chapter 285 of the Acts of Assembly of 1920, approved March 19, 1920, and Chapter 72 of the Acts of Assembly of 1922, approved February 25, 1922, by which the former was amended, relating to wild-life in Clarke county.
An ACT to amend and re-enact an act entitled 'An act for the protection of squirrels in the counties of Caroline, Henrico and King George.'
An ACT to amend and re-enact Section 19-e, as amended, of the Game, Inland Fish and Dog Code of Virginia, relating to the licensing of blinds for hunting migratory waterfowl, so as to require a season license to hunt waterfowl in certain counties to which the act does not apply otherwise.
An ACT to repeal Chapter 270 of the Acts of Assembly of 1938, approved March 26, 1938, relating to squirrels in Halifax County.
An ACT to amend and re-enact Section 80 of the Game, Inland Fish and Dog Code of Virginia, as amended, relating to disposition of dog fund.
An ACT to authorize and empower the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries to grant to Virginia Electric and Power Company certain easements of right of way across the State Game Farm in New Kent County, Virginia, for the construction, maintenance and operation of electric transmission lines.
An ACT to require a special license to hunt deer or bear in Wise and Buchanan counties, and to provide that fees collected for the license shall be used for the payment of damages to crops and livestock by deer or bear in the several counties.
An ACT to amend the Game, Inland Fish and Dog Code of Virginia, by adding one new section numbered 36-b, relating to killing or attempting to kill deer at night, and providing for certain forfeitures of property under certain circumstances.
An ACT to amend and re-enact Sections 36 and 37 as amended, and 40 of the Game, Inland Fish and Dog Code of Virginia, approved March 24, 1930, relating respectively to hunting, trapping and fishing, and fixing certain season and bag limits.
An ACT to amend Section 19 of an Act designated as Chapter 33 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1927, as amended by Chapter 390 of the Acts of 1942, so as to clarify the respective powers of the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Executive Director of said Commission.
An ACT to authorize the Virginia Conservation Commission to use for repurchase from the United States the lands formerly a part of the Seashore State Park such sum as may be received from the United States as a result of the condemnation of certain lands in the Seashore State Park for use as a part of Fort Story, in Princess Anne County, Virginia, and to appropriate to said Commission, to be used for such purposes, any moneys received for said lands so condemned.
An ACT to amend and re-enact Section 32 of the Game, Inland Fish and Dog Code of Virginia, as amended, relating to fees for certain permits.

1946
An ACT to amend and re-enact Section 49, as amended, of the Game, Inland Fish and Dog Code of Virginia, relating to hunting, fishing or trapping on the property of another.
An ACT proposing an Amendment to Section 51 of the Constitution of Virginia.
An ACT to authorize the board of supervisors of Wythe County to levy a special license tax on certain kinds of dogs in the county; to prescribe the fees to be paid for such licenses, the procedure for obtaining the same, and penalties for failure to pay such license tax; and to provide how funds derived from such special licenses shall be disposed of.
An ACT to amend Chapter 247 of the Acts of Assembly of 1930, approved March 24, 1930, cited as “The Game, Inland Fish and Dog Code of Virginia’, by adding a new section numbered 48-a, relating to bounties on certain animals.
An ACT to amend and re-enact Section 80, as amended, of the Game, Inland Fish and Dog Code of Virginia, relating to the disposition of funds accruing from license taxes on dogs.
An ACT to amend and re-enact Sections 3163, 3193, and 3265, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding three new sections numbered 3146-b, 3200-a, and 3200-b, the amended and new sections relating to the oyster and shellfish industry, revocation of licenses, authorizing the establishment of seed areas and the planting of oyster shells by the Commission of Fisheries, regulating the size and weights of certain fish that may be legally taken. authorizing and prescribing the rates of charge for the taking of certain shellfish and extending application for oyster ground.
An ACT to amend and re-enact Section 51 of the Game, Inland Fish and Dog Code of Virginia, relating to disposition of certain unlawful devices for the taking and killing of game and fish.

1948
An ACT to prohibit the hunting of certain game in the county of Charles City with certain firearms, and to prescribe penalties.
An ACT to make it unlawful to hunt or shoot any wild bird or wild animal with certain firearms in the county of Caroline; and to provide penalties.
An ACT to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro, Virginia; to establish courts of justice and officers therefor; to provide for continuation of certain ordinances; and to repeal Chapter 482 of the Acts of Assembly of 1928; approved March 26, 1928, and all acts amendatory
An ACT to authorize the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries to lease or to sell and convey certain real estate in the county of Albena
An ACT to amend and reenact Sections 14, 19 as amended, and 23 as amended of the Game, Inland Fish and Dog Code of Virginia relating to game protection fund, and license fees, respectively; to amend such Code by adding a new section numbered 33-a, relating to powers of Commission as to seasons, and to repeal certain laws.
An ACT to provide an open season for killing deer in the county of King William; to prescribe the number of deer that may be killed; and to repeal conflicting regulations and statutes.
An ACT to regulate the holding of game animals, game birds and game fish in freezer lockers and cold storage plants.

1950
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-163 of the Code of 1930 relating to penalty for violation of game and fish laws so as to increase the same.
AN ACT to require certain licenses to hunt certain game in certain counties; to provide for collection and disposition of the license fees; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain acts.
AN ACT to amend the Code of 1950 by adding two sections numbered 28-89.1 and 28-89.2 and to amend and reenact §§ 28-8, 28-45 and 28-47 of the Code of 1950, the new and amended sections, respectively, relating to limits on taking fish in certain waters, changing the boundaries of the area subject, respectively, to the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Commission of Fisheries, minimum size limits as to certain fish, and restrictions applicable to certain nets, and to provide penalties for violations.
Proposing Amendments to § 141 of the Constitution of Virginia
AN ACT to prescribe the open season on bear and deer in certain counties or portions thereof; to prescribe penalties and to repeal inconsistent acts.
AN ACT to require the governing bodies of certain counties to make payments to certain persons.
AN ACT to require a license to hunt certain wild animals in certain counties and to provide for collection and disposition of the license fees and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act.
An Act to amend and re-enact § 29-129.1 of the Code of 1950, so as to provide a certain season for trapping muskrats.
An Act to permit deer killed or injured by motor vehicles to be kept by the operators of such motor vehicles; to prescribe the circumstances under which such deer may be kept and to repeal certain acts and regulations.
AN ACT to authorize and direct the Treasurer of the State of Virginia to pay unused amounts of a special bear and deer stamp to the treasurer of certain counties for deposit in a special fund subject to the order of the local governing body of the county, less deduction of a percentage of the gross amount on account of costs of administering this fund, for the benefit of wild life in the county.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 29-151 of the Code of 1950, relating to dams and fish ladders, and to inspection of them.

1952
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 29 new sections numbered 29-2.1, 29-84.1, 29-84.2, 29-114.1 and 29-189.1, relating to the Game, Inland Fish and Dog Laws of Virginia, and to amend and reenact §§ 29-8, 29-5, 29-27, 29-28, 29-56, 29-125, 29-126, 29-128 and 29-144 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the same subject.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-129.1, as amended, of the Code of Virginea, relating to regulations concerning the taking of fish and game.
An Act to authorize, subject to certain conditions, the Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries to sell and convey certain property in Orange County.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered § 28-98.2 relating to the closing of areas of a certain river to oystering for restorative purposes and to provide penalties for violations.
An Act to give the assent of the State to a certain federal statute and to confer certain powers upon the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries in connection therewith.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-209 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, relating to disposition of dog funds, so as to provide for certain appropriations.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 62-11, 62-28 and 62-83 of the Code of Virginia, all relating to the State Water Control Board, so as to provide: that sewage from facilities serving five hundred persons shall be deemed to be pollution; that unsatisfactory progress toward compliance with any special order of the Board shall entitle the Board to take certain other action; that the Board may recover the value of fish killed by pollution; that funds thus recovered be appropriated for replacement of such fish by the Commissioner of Game and Inland Fisheries; that the court may require the issuance of bonds or calling of a referendum in certain cases.
An Act to authorize, subject to certain conditions, the Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries to sell and convey certain property in New Kent county to the Department of Conservation and Development, Forestry Division.
An Act to empower the governing bodies of certain counties to authorize the killing of raccoon.
An Act to prohibit the felling, cutting and mutilating of trees which are the den or lair of wild game in Grayson County; to prohibit the carrying of axes and saws while hunting at night in Grayson County; to prescribe penalties for violations, and to provide for sich arian
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 51 Proposing an amendment to Sec. 115a of the Constitution of Virginia.
An Act to amend and reenact Chapter 197 of the Acts of Assembly of 1950, approved March 14, 1950, which was incorporated by reference by § 29-86.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to game wardens in certain counties.
An Act to require certain licenses to hunt certain game in Smyth County; to provide for collection and disposition of license fees; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain acts.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-210 of the Code of Virginia, relating to field trials for dogs so as to permit them at certain times and to provide a license for those participating.
An Act to amend and reenact Chapter 294 of the Acts of Assembly of 1948, approved March 16, 1948, relating to special stamps for the privilege of hunting certain wild animals in Craig County, to the collection and use of fees in connection with the issuance of such stamps, and to penalties for violations.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 29-68.1, requiring certain information to be contained on licenses issued by the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries.
An Act to authorize the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries to transfer and convey certain property in the county of King and Queen, and to repeal a certain act relating to the same subject.
An Act to authorize and empower the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries and its assigns to grant and convey unto Virginia Electric and Power Company, its successors and assigns, easements of right of way over, upon, and across certaan property of the Commonwealth of Virginia in New Kent County, Virginia.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-209 as amended of the Code of Virginia, relating to disposition of dog funds, so as to prescribe how the funds of a certain county are to be used.
An Act to require certain licenses to hunt certain game in certain counties ; to provide for collection and disposition of license fees; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain acts.

1954
An Act to amend and reenact § 19-168, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to the trial of misdemeanors by the court without a jury so as to permit such trial in the absence of the defendant when he fails to appear in accordance with the conditions of his recognizance or bond.
An Act to amend and reenact § 28-93.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the use of patent tongs to take oysters.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-15 of the Code of Virginia, relating to employment of assistants by Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries.
An Act to authorize and direct the Treasurer of the State of Virginia to pay unused funds from a bear and deer stamp to the treasurer of certain counties for deposit in a special fund subject to the order of the local governing body of the county, less deduction of a percentage of the gross amount on account of costs of administering this fund, for the benefit of wild life in the county.
An Act to authorize and require game wardens to take samples of polluted water under certain conditions; to provide for the chemical analysis of such samples by the State Water Control Board; to provide for certain prosecutions and the admission in evidence of the certificate of analysis and providing when the chemists may be required to appear.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 29-37.1, to provide for the appointment of special game wardens and to prescribe their powers and duties; to require certain bonds and reports of such game wardens; and to provide for their sida es
An Act to fix the open season and bag limits on deer in Essex County.
An Act to require a license to hunt certain wild animals in Highland County and to provide for collection and disposition of the license fees and to prescribe penalties for violations.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 29-165.1, requiring certain persons going upon the property of another to identify themselves, making the wilful refusal of such identification a misdemeanor, and providing the penalty for violations.
An Act to amend and reenact Chapter 197 of the Acts of Assembly of 1950, approved March 14, 1950, as amended by Chapter 195 of the Acts of Assembly of 1952, approved March 5, 1952, which was incorporated by reference by § 29-86.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to game wardens in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 29-132 and 29-1386 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain definitions of wild animals and birds, and to seasons on nonmigratory game birds.
An Act to amend and reenact § 3 of Chapter 180 of the Acts of Assembly of 1952, approved February 26, 1952, relating to a game refuge in New Kent County, so as to make hunting therein unlawful and to provide punishment therefor.
An Act to authorize the governing bodies of certain counties to acquire lands within the county for the establishment of a bird eerie

1956
An Act to authorize the governing bodies of Accomack and Northampton Counties to provide for issuance of a duck blind stamp, the cost thereof, to provide for the distribution of the proceeds, and to provide for the effect of posting any such stamp upon a duck blind.
An Act to require the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries to expend certain sums on certain research.
An Act to make it unlawful to hunt with or shoot any firearm within a distance of 750 yards of a wildlife sanctuary located and maintained within the corporate limits of any city of this State.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44 Proposing amendments to §§ 155 and 161 of the Constitution of Virginia.
An Act to amend and reenact § 2 of Chapter 121 of the Acts of Assembly of 1954, approved March 8, 1954, relating to collection and disposition of certain license fees in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-126 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the publication of proposed regulations of the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries.
An Act to provide for a special permit in addition to other licenses and stamps required, which would authorize the holder thereof to hunt and kill antlerless deer, under conditions prescribed by the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-209, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to disposition of dog fund.
An Act to amend and reenact Chapter 197 of the Acts of Assembly of 1950, approved March 14, 1950, as amended, which was incorporated by reference in § 29-36.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to game wardens in certain counties.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-8, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to membership of the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-162 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the killing of elk and deer illegally and the penalties
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-20 of the Code of Virginia, relating to awarding premiums for scalps of certain predators.
AN ACT to repre a license to hunt certain wild animals in the county of Tazewell and to provide for collection and disposition of the license fees and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act.
An Act to authorize the Governor to execute, on behalf of the State of Virginia, a certain compact with any one or more of the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia to promote effective prevention and control of forest fires in the southeastern region of the United States; to provide for members from this State to an advisory committee to administer said compact; and to provide for the carrying out of said compact.

1958
An Act to declare certain areas in Princess Anne County to be a wildlife sanctuary; to prohibit the shooting or discharging of weapons in such sanctuary and to prescribe penalties for violations.
An Act to declare certain grounds in Mobjack Bay, in Gloucester and Mathews Counties, to be natural oyster rocks.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-146 of the Code of Virginia, relating to open and closed seasons for trapping certain wild birds and wild animals and to bag limits.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-148, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to taking, processing, selling and transporting certain fresh water fish.
An Act to amend and reenact § 15-20 as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to power of county boards of supervisors to award premiums for destruction of certain predators.
AN ACT to amend and reenact § 29-151, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, relating to dams and other obstructions in watercourses.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a new section numbered 29-189.1, permitting killing of beaver when crops and lands are being damaged by such animals.
An Act to appropriate the public revenue for the two years ending respectively on the thirtieth day of June, 1959, and the thirtieth day of June, 1960.
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 29-158.1, relating to permitting dealing in wild animals, birds, fishes or parts thereof taken and packaged outside this State and transported into this State.

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 29-182, as amended, and 29-188 of the Code of Virginia, relating to definitions of categories of game bird and animals and to the killing of certain birds and animals.
An Act to amend and reenact § 24-345.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the filing of declarations of candidacy in primary and general elections for certain public offices so as to facilitate voting by members of the armed forces in time of war.
An Act to require a special license to hunt bear and deer in the counties of Wise and Warren; to provide for collection and disposition of license fees; to prescribe penalties for violations; and to repeal certain acts.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-145.1, as amended, relating to the killing of deer damaging fruit trees or crops.
An Act to amend and reenact § 29-122 of the Code of Virginia, relating to special licenses for hunting certain game.
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-194 through 16.1-197 of the Code of Virginia, relating to arrest, transportation, confinement or detention and release of juveniles.