Pursuant to federal authorization or upon request from a federal agency, the Virginia Marine Police, conservation police officers of the Department of Wildlife Resources, and the marine patrol divisions of police departments located in Tidewater Virginia may patrol and enforce all federal security zones, federal safety zones, and federal restricted areas located within the tidal waters of the Commonwealth.
2002, c. 789; 2005, c. 516; 2007, c. 554; 2010, cc. 153, 500; 2020, c. 958.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters
§ 28.2-101. Jurisdiction of Commission
§ 28.2-102. Commission membership; chairman; qualifications; terms; meetings
§ 28.2-103. General powers of Commission; promulgation of regulations
§ 28.2-104. Commissioner; general powers and duties
§ 28.2-104.1. Living shorelines; development of general permit; guidance
§ 28.2-105. Legal representation for employees in criminal prosecution; compensation
§ 28.2-106. Virginia Marine Police; law-enforcement responsibilities; qualifications; oath
§ 28.2-106.1. Patrol and enforcement of federal safety zones and restricted areas
§ 28.2-107. Commission to implement radio system
§ 28.2-108. Marine Patrols Fund continued