2010 Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - FISHERIES AND HABITAT OF THE TIDAL WATERS.
Chapter 5 - Oysters and Clams (28.2-500 thru 28.2-562)
28.2-541 - Replenishment tax.

§ 28.2-541. Replenishment tax.

A. There is imposed upon all oysters taken from the public rocks, beds, or shoals the following replenishment tax: (i) on all oysters taken from the seed area of the James River, or from any other area designated as a seed area by the Commission, selling for $1.50 or less per bushel, five cents per bushel; selling for $1.51 through $2.50 per bushel, ten cents per bushel; selling for $2.51 through $3.50 per bushel, fifteen cents per bushel; selling for $3.51 through $4.50 per bushel, twenty cents per bushel; selling for $4.51 through $5.50 per bushel, twenty-five cents per bushel; selling for $5.51 through $6.50 per bushel, thirty cents per bushel; selling for $6.51 or above per bushel, fifty cents per bushel; and (ii) on all oysters taken from any public rocks, beds, or shoals other than the James River seed area or any other area designated as a seed area by the Commission, fifty cents per bushel.

B. The Commission may revoke the permit or license of any person who fails to comply with this section.

(Code 1950, § 28-137.1; 1952, c. 650; 1954, c. 663; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-93; 1964, c. 393; 1966, c. 173; 1978, c. 583; 1983, c. 18; 1988, c. 313; 1992, c. 836.)