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VA HB1110
VA HB1110Blue catfish; Marine Products Board shall establish Chesapeake Wild Harvest certification.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Marine Products Board; blue catfish; Chesapeake Wild Harvest certification. Directs the Marine Products Board to establish and maintain a voluntary Chesapeake Wild Harvest certification and labeling program for any blue catfish that is taken or caught in the Chesapeake Bay or its tributaries and is processed in the Commonwealth. The bill prohibits any person from labeling any product as Chesapeake Wild Harvest unless such product conforms to the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Marine Resources Commission, which is a state agency responsible for managing marine and estuarine resources, to create and manage a voluntary program called "Chesapeake Wild Harvest" certification for blue catfish. This certification would apply to blue catfish caught in the Chesapeake Bay or its rivers and streams, and then processed within the Commonwealth of Virginia. "Processed" is defined as a significant change to the fish, such as slaughtering, cutting, deboning, or filleting, at a facility inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bill also makes it illegal for anyone to label a product as "Chesapeake Wild Harvest" unless it actually meets these specific criteria.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Hearing (19:00:00 2/24/2026 Senate Room A, Room 305, General Assembly Building) (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1110 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1110) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1132314.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1110/text/HB1110H1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1110) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1115781.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1110/text/HB1110HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1110/text/HB1110HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1110/text/HB1110 |
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