All ungranted shores of the sea, marsh and meadowlands shall remain the property of the Commonwealth. Such ungranted marsh and meadowlands which have been used as a commons by the people of the Commonwealth shall continue as a commons for the purpose of fishing, fowling, hunting, and the taking and catching of oysters and other shellfish. All ungranted shores of the sea may be used as a commons for the purpose of fishing, fowling, hunting, and the taking and catching of oysters and other shellfish. The Commission shall manage all ungranted shores of the sea, marsh and meadowlands as provided in Article 2 (§ 28.2-1503 et seq.) of this chapter.
1995, c. 850.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters
Chapter 15 - Ungranted Shores of the Sea, Marshes and Meadowlands
§ 28.2-1501. Powers and duties of Commission
§ 28.2-1502. Ownership of ungranted shores of the sea, marsh and meadowlands
§ 28.2-1503. Management of lands
§ 28.2-1504. Preparation of management plan
§ 28.2-1505. Virginia Coastal Land Management Advisory Council established
§ 28.2-1506. Filing of initial inventories; amended or supplemental inventories
§ 28.2-1507. Notice of filing of inventories
§ 28.2-1508. Effect of inventories
§ 28.2-1509. Claims to lands designated in an inventory
§ 28.2-1510. Approval of amended or supplemental inventory
§ 28.2-1512. Effect of disability