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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Any ground or area which becomes delinquent shall be open and available to be leased, after the following conditions have been met:
1. The Commissioner has notified the person in writing on or about September 1 of that year of the amount of rent due;
2. If the rent becomes delinquent, the Commissioner has mailed a second notice by certified mail on or about June 1 of the following year; and
3. The person holding the lease does not pay all rents and penalties due on or before June 30 of the following year.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 28.2. Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters § 28.2-620. Delinquent ground - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-28-2-fisheries-and-habitat-of-the-tidal-waters/va-code-sect-28-2-620/
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