2006 Code of Virginia § 10.1-1006 - Disturbance of naturally occurring organisms; scientific collecting permits; penalties

10.1-1006. Disturbance of naturally occurring organisms; scientificcollecting permits; penalties.

A. It shall be unlawful to remove, kill, harm, or otherwise disturb anynaturally occurring organisms within any cave, except for safety or healthreasons; however, scientific collecting permits may be obtained from theDepartment.

B. Any violation of this section shall be punished as a Class 3 misdemeanor.

(1979, c. 252, 10-150.15; 1988, c. 891.)

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