Virginia Code Title 28.2. Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters § 28.2-1101. Use of services of other agencies;  solicitation, etc., of funds;  taking fish and other marine organisms

A. In conducting its studies and investigations under § 28.2-1100, the Institute may:

B. The Institute, its officers, agents, and employees, or persons operating under its direction may take for scientific purposes, any fish, shellfish or marine organism from the waters of Virginia, and with the consent of the Commission, may sell such fish, shellfish or marine organisms or parts thereof as may not be necessary for such scientific purposes.