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The "Right to Fish" Law: Protecting Virginia's Watermen

Menhaden Fisheries Coalition
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Earlier this year, increasing threats and acts of harassment directed towards commercial fishermen operating in Virginia waters led Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign the “Right to Fish” law which raises penalties for those who interfere with or impede commercial watermen. This legislation was overwhelmingly approved by the General Assembly, passing the Virginia House 99-0 and the Virginia Senate 38-1. ...more
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The "Right to Fish" Law: Protecting Virginia's Watermen
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Sep 182024
Earlier this year, increasing threats and acts of harassment directed towards commercial fishermen operating in Virginia waters led Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign the “Right to Fish” law which raises penalties for those who interfere with or impede commercial watermen. This legislation was overwhelmingly approved by the General Assembly, passing the Virginia House 99-0 and the Virginia Senate 38-1.

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Menhaden Fisheries Coalition

8 subscribers