2015 Code of Virginia
Title 10.1 - Conservation
§ 10.1-1006. Disturbance of naturally occurring organisms; scientific collecting permits; penalties

VA Code § 10.1-1006 (2015) What's This?

A. It shall be unlawful to remove, kill, harm, or otherwise disturb any naturally occurring organisms within any cave, except for safety or health reasons; however, scientific collecting permits may be obtained from the Department.

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

1979, c. 252, ยง 10-150.15; 1988, c. 891.

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