Virginia Administrative Code
Title 4 - CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Agency 15 - DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Chapter 20 - DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS: IN GENERAL
Section 4VAC15-20-210 - Definitions; nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species
Universal Citation: 4 VA Admin Code 15-20-210
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. In addition to the species already listed in § 29.1-571 of the Code of Virginia, the board hereby designates the following species as nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species pursuant to § 29.1-100 of the Code of Virginia.
1. Fish.
a. Black carp (Mylopharyngodon
piceus)
2.
Invertebrates.
a. New Zealand mudsnail
(Potamopyrgus antipodarum)
b. Rusty
crayfish (Orconectes rusticus)
c.
Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)
d. Marbled crayfish (Marmorkrebs - genus
Procambarus)
B. It shall be unlawful to take, possess, transport, import, sell, or offer for sale within the Commonwealth any nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species except as authorized by law or regulation.
Statutory Authority
§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.
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