4 Va. Admin. Code § 20-910-40 - Gear restrictions
It shall be unlawful for any person to place, set, or fish
any fish pot in Virginia tidal waters for the purposes of harvesting
1. With an escape vent of
2.25 inches square dimension or 3.1 inches diameter circular dimension;
and
2. With hinges and fasteners on
one panel or door made of one of the following materials:
a. Untreated hemp, jute, or cotton string of
3/16 inches diameter or smaller;
b.
Magnesium alloy, timed float releases or similar magnesium alloy fasteners;
or
c. Ungalvanized or uncoated iron
wire of 0.094 inches diameter or smaller.
Notes
Statutory Authority: § 28.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.
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