Virginia Code 28.2-903.1: Impeding lawful fishing in tidal waters; penalty
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A. It is unlawful for any person to willfully and intentionally impede the lawful fishing of any species of fish or shellfish. “Fishing” means those activities defined in § 28.2-100 as “fishing,” “fisheries” or “to fish.”
Attorney's Note
Under the Virginia Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Virginia Code 28.2-903.1
- Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
1997, c. 703.