Virginia SB414 proposes to withdraw from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact.
Virginia SB414 repeals the Atlantic Menhaden Technical Committee and mandates the Marine Resources Commission to notify the Commonwealth's intent to withdraw from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact by July 31, 2026. The bill also establishes a Menhaden Management Advisory Committee to provide guidance on sustainable management of the menhaden resource. This committee includes representatives from various sectors such as labor, recreation, conservation, and the sportfishing industry. The withdrawal from the compact is to be completed by July 1, 2027.
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