Virginia Administrative Code
Title 4 - CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Agency 15 - DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Chapter 40 - GAME: IN GENERAL
Section 4VAC15-40-282 - Unauthorized feeding of bear

Universal Citation: 4 VA Admin Code 15-40-282
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

It shall be unlawful for any person as defined in § 1-230 of the Code of Virginiato place, distribute, or allow the placement of food, minerals, carrion, trash, or similar substances to feed or attract bear. Nor, upon notification by department personnel, shall any person continue to place, distribute, or allow the placement of any food, mineral, carrion, trash, or similar substances for any purpose if the placement of these materials results in the presence of bear. After such notification, such person shall be in violation of this section if the placing, distribution, or presence of such food, minerals, carrion, trash, or similar substances continues. This section shall not apply to wildlife management activities conducted or authorized by the department.

Statutory Authority

§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

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