§ 29.1-531 Unlawful to take or attempt to take, possess, sell or transport fish except as permitted.
§ 29.1-532 Dams and fishways.
§ 29.1-533 Prohibition against use of substances injurious to fish.
§ 29.1-534 Right to fish in interjurisdictional inland waters.
§ 29.1-535 Reciprocal agreement as to fishing in such waters.
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Terms Used In Virginia Code > Title 29.1 > Chapter 5 > Article 3 - Fishing Laws.

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