Marine Resources Commission Guidelines | Virginia Marine Resources Commission

The table below contains links to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission's various guidelines.

GUIDELINE INDEX
GUIDELINE	NOTES	EFFECTIVE
Guidelines on the Scope of License and Privilege Revocation orders made by the Commission (PDF)	Section § 28.2-232 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to revoke the licenses and fishing privileges of a person who has violated certain laws for a period of up to five years.	01/16/2020
Guidelines document describing policies and procedures of the Commission related to the review, and subsequent renewal, or denial of oyster planting grounds pursuant to 28.2-613 of the Code of Virginia (PDF)		04/01/2021
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Guidance (PDF)		08/22/2017
Wetlands Guidelines (PDF)		05/25/2021
Guidelines for the Establishment, Use and Operation of Tidal Wetland Mitigation Banks in Virginia	4 VAC 20-391-10 ET SEQ. (external site)	02/01/2025
Waterway Maintenance Fund Guidelines (PDF)	Virginia Regulatory Town Hall (external site)	07/01/2025
Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Beaches Guidelines (PDF)		09/01/1993
Subaqueous Guidelines (external site)		10/28/2023