A. It shall be unlawful to remove, kill, harm, or otherwise disturb any naturally occurring organisms within any cave, except for safety or health reasons; however, scientific collecting permits may be obtained from the Department.
B. Any violation of this section shall be punished as a Class 3 misdemeanor.
1979, c. 252, § 10-150.15; 1988, c. 891.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 10 - Cave Protection Act
§ 10.1-1001. Cave Board; qualifications; officers
§ 10.1-1002. Powers and duties of Cave Board
§ 10.1-1003. Permits for excavation and scientific investigation; how obtained; penalties
§ 10.1-1004. Vandalism; penalties
§ 10.1-1005. Pollution; penalties
§ 10.1-1006. Disturbance of naturally occurring organisms; scientific collecting permits; penalties
§ 10.1-1007. Sale of speleothems; penalties
§ 10.1-1008. Liability of owners and agents limited; sovereign immunity of Commonwealth not waived