Virginia Code Title 28.2. Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters § 28.2-231. Exhibition of license;  display to officers;  penalty

Any person engaged in fishing shall have the required license available for inspection and shall present such license when requested by an officer.  Failure to present the license upon request of any officer is a Class 1 misdemeanor and prima facie evidence that the person is fishing without a license.