The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comments on proposed amendments to regulations, as shown below. By June 4, 2026, the proposed draft regulations may be viewed on the VMRC web calendar at https://mrc.virginia.gov/calendar.shtm.
In accordance with Section 28.2-209 of the Code of Virginia, a public hearing on the proposed amendments to these regulations will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia.
Written public comments on the proposals below or on items not on the agenda must be provided by 12:00 noon, Thursday, June 18, 2026. Comments should be made at the following link: https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/fisheries/search_publiccomments.php, or addressed to Public Comments, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651.
I. Chapter 4VAC20-270, “Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery”
The Commission proposes to amend Chapter 4VAC20-270, “Pertaining to Blue Crab Fishery,” to establish season and bushel limits for the 2026-2027 commercial blue crab fisheries and to close the 2026-2027 winter commercial crab dredge fishing season.
The purpose of these amendments is to promote the blue crab fishery and conserve the blue crab resource.
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