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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It shall be unlawful for any person, including a property owner, to commit the following acts, the violation of which shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor:
1. To violate any regulation of the Board concerning refuges, sanctuaries and public shooting or fishing preserves in impounded waters or in forest and watershed areas owned by the United States government;
2. To damage the boundary enclosure of or enter a game refuge owned, leased or operated by the Board for the purpose of harassing any bird or animal, or permit his dog or livestock to go thereon;
3. To fish or trespass with intent to fish upon any waters or lands being utilized for fish propagation, or damage or destroy any pond, pool, flume, dam, pipeline, property or appliance belonging to or being utilized by the Board; or
4. To interfere with, obstruct, pollute, or diminish the natural flow of water into or through a fish hatchery.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 29.1. Wildlife, Inland Fisheries, and Boating § 29.1-554. Violation of sanctuaries, refuges, preserves and water used for propagation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-29-1-wildlife-inland-fisheries-and-boating/va-code-sect-29-1-554/
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