CHAPTER 215

An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered
28-46.1, relating to length of fishing structures. rH 396]

Approved March 11, 1954
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia be amended by adding a section numbered
28-46.1 as follows:

§ 28-46.1. Length of fishing structures.—No single fishing structure
shall have a total length greater than 1,200 feet, except in waters on the
Eastern Shore south of the entrance to Eastern Bay, where the allow-
able lengths of single structures shall be not more than 1,800 feet. Be-
tween successive fishing structures in the same row, clear and unob-
structed intervals of at least 200 feet shall be maintained, and adjoining
rows of fishing structures shall be at least 200 feet apart. In addition,
a clear passageway at least 200 feet wide shall be maintained, reaching
from all regular navigable channels to all established boat landings. All
stakes shall project not less than four feet above the surface of the water
of all stages of the tide. Any stake not complying with this condition
shall be withdrawn. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions
of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished according
to law and in addition, upon every conviction the offender shall forfeit
all nets, seines, fixed devices and other tackle used in violating the pro-
visions of this section.