Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 899 — Oyster-planting grounds; fees.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0743)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 12, 2023.

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  • 1 sponsor

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 45 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 899 include some language adjustments and clarification regarding the process for transferring oyster-planting rights along with the adjacent highland ownership. Notably, the amendments emphasize that the cost of any necessary new surveys for transferring these rights will be the responsibility of the person making the transfer. This change is significant as it clarifies the financial obligations for those involved in transferring oyster-planting grounds, making the process more straightforward and transparent. Additionally, the approved application for transfer will now include any corrections made by the Commissioner, ensuring that all parties have accurate documentation.

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VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 RECONVENED SESSION CHAPTER 743 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 28.2-601 and 28.2-625 of the Code of Virginia, relating to oyster-planting grounds;
RECONVENED SESSION REENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER R An Act to amend and reenact §§ 28.2-601 and 28.2-625 of the Code of Virginia, relating to E oyster-planting grounds;
[S 899] Approved April 12, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
E N Approved [S 899] R Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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§ 28.2-601.
L § 28.2-601.
The riparian leaseholder shall have the exclusive right to the use of such ground for planting or gathering oysters and clams.
L gathering oysters and clams.shall have the exclusive right to the use of such ground for planting or The assignment made pursuant to § 28.2-600 shall pass with the transfer of the adjacent highland to the subsequent owner of highland and cannot be held separated from the highland.
The assignment made pursuant to § 28.2-600 shall pass with the transfer of the adjacent highland to the subsequent owner of highland and cannot be held separated from the highland.
A transfer of D highland ownership shall require a transfer of the riparian assignment within eighteen 18 months after the transfer of the highland ownership under the following conditions:
A transfer of the transfer of the highland ownership under the following conditions:
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within eighteen 18 months after 1.
The application for transfer shall be in the form prescribed by the Commission and shall be filed wit2.
The application for transfer shall be in the form prescribed by the Commission and shall be filed with the Commissioner.
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The cost of any new surveys required under this section shall be borne by the person making the transfer, and the cost and fees shall be the same as for surveys of general oyster-planting ground.
The cost of any new surveys required under this section shall be borne by the person making the transfer, and the cost and fees shall be the same as for surveys of general oyster-planting groSnd.
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The Commissioner shall return the approved application for transfer and plat with any correction to the applicant.
The Commissioner shall return the approved application for transfer and plat with any cor9ection to 6.
A copy of the transfer and plat shall be recorded at the Commissioner's office.
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corporation authorized by Virginia laws to occupy and hold oyster-planting ground.h, or a firm or 2.
The transfer or assignment may be made only to a resident of the Commonwealth, or a firm or corporation authorized by Virginia laws to occupy and hold oyster-planting ground.
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The cost of any new surveys required under this section shall be borne by the person making the transfer, and the cost and fees shall be the same as for surveys made by the Commissioner.
The cost of any new surveys required under this section shall be borne by the person making the tra5.
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The Commissioner shall record in his office the application for transfer or assignment with any correction or new plat he deems necessary only if the Commissioner believes that the transfer or assignment is in the public interest after considering the factors in subsection A of § 28.2-1205 and the public benefits and impacts of shellfish aquaculture.
The Commissioner shall record in his office the application for transfer or assignment with any correction or new plat he deems necessary only if the Commissioner believes that the transfer or assignment is in the public interest after considering the factors in subsection A of § 28.2-1205 and the been denied renewal under § 28.2-613.ish aquaculture.
No lease shall be transferred if the leaseholder has been denied renewal under § 28.2-613.
No lease shall be transferred if the leaseholder has 7.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0743)

  2. Enacted, Chapter 743 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Signed by Speaker as reenrolled

  4. Signed by President as reenrolled

  5. Reenrolled bill text (SB899ER2)

  6. Reenrolled

  7. Governor's recommendation adopted

  8. VOTE: Adoption (54-Y 38-N)

  9. House concurred in Governor's recommendation (54-Y 38-N)

  10. Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N)

  11. Governor's recommendation received by Senate

  12. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  13. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 13, 2023

  14. Signed by Speaker

  15. Signed by President

  16. Impact statement from DPB (SB899ER)

  17. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB899ER)

  18. Enrolled

  19. Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)

  20. VOTE: Adoption (90-Y 2-N)

  21. Conference report agreed to by House (90-Y 2-N)

  22. Amended by conference committee

  23. Delegates: Bloxom, Edmunds, Bulova

  24. Conferees appointed by House

  25. Senators: Petersen, Lewis, Stuart

  26. Conferees appointed by Senate

  27. Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N)

  28. House requested conference committee

  29. House insisted on substitute

  30. House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N)

  31. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)

  32. Passed House with substitute BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  33. Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB899H1

  34. Committee substitute agreed to 23106969D-H1

  35. Read third time

  36. Impact statement from DPB (SB899H1)

  37. Read second time

  38. Committee substitute printed 23106969D-H1

  39. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (20-Y 0-N)

  40. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  41. Read first time

  42. Placed on Calendar

  43. Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)

  44. Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)

  45. Read second time and engrossed

  46. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  47. Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)

  48. Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  49. Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N)

  50. Impact statement from DPB (SB899)

  51. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  52. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101419D

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Co-sponsors (0)

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SB 899 is sponsored by Richard H. Stuart.
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