4VAC15-370-45. Invasive species prevention.
Before leaving the area where the watercraft has been removed from the water, all aquatic vegetation must be removed from the vessel, trailer, and equipment. At the same time, watercraft operators must also remove or open water drain plugs from bilges of watercraft. Operators shall take reasonable measures to dry bilges, livewells, baitwells, and ballast tanks on a watercraft before it is used on another body of water.
Statutory Authority
§§ 29.1-701 and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 9, eff. January 1, 2023.
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