Virginia Code Title 28.2. Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters § 28.2-505. Sale of shells to Commission

A. Each shucker or packer of oysters shall sell to the Commission at the prevailing market price up to twenty percent of the shells, unless the shells are planted in Virginia waters.

B. On or before December 1 of each year, the Commission shall notify each shucker or packer whether it will purchase by the following June 1 the shells so set aside.  If notice is not given, the shucker or packer may dispose of such shells as he sees fit.