Virginia Code Title 28.2. Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters § 28.2-244. Purchase of shellfish or finfish;  penalty

A person shall not purchase shellfish or finfish from any fisherman who is known by such person to have not registered as a commercial fisherman as required by § 28.2-241.  Whenever a court finds that a defendant has violated the provisions of this section, the court shall assess a civil penalty of $500.  All civil penalties assessed pursuant to this section shall be paid into the Marine Fishing Improvement Fund as established in § 28.2-208.