Code · Virginia · Title 28.2 · Chapter 5

Code of Virginia § 28.2-527. Theft of oysters, clams, shells, etc.; penalty.

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Any person who steals, or takes or carries away without permission of the owner,

(i)bedded, naturally occurring, or planted oysters or clams,

(ii)oysters deposited by any person making up a cargo for market, or

(iii)shells or seed planted for formation of oyster or clam beds by the Commonwealth or any person, is guilty of larceny.

Code 1950, § 28-191; 1960, c. 517; 1962, c. 406, § 28.1-137; 1966, c. 684; 1968, c. 747; 1992, c. 836; 2004, c. 475 .