Virginia HB1013 mandates the development of diamondback terrapin protection areas in Chesapeake Bay.
Virginia HB1013 requires the Marine Resources Commission, in collaboration with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, to establish diamondback terrapin protection areas in Chesapeake Bay. These areas will be designed to minimize interactions between terrapins and fishing gear. The Commission must complete this task by December 1, 2027. The bill also mandates regulations for crab traps and crab pounds, including the use of bycatch reduction devices to prevent terrapins from being caught in crab pots.
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