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VMRC grants Captain William Newell relief: 599‑lb striped bass overage deducted from next season; 2‑year probation imposed
Summary
After public comment and testimony from fellow watermen, the commission voted to deduct a 599‑pound striped bass overage from Captain William Newell's next season quota, impose two years of probation and waive the automatic one‑year suspension; motion passed unanimously.
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission on Sept. 23 voted to allow Captain William (Billy) Newell to keep fishing this season while deducting a 599‑pound overage from his next season’s striped bass (rockfish) quota and placing him on a two‑year probation, rather than imposing the automatic one‑year suspension provided in the regulations.
Newell, who identified himself as a commercial waterman with roughly 40 years’ experience, told the commission he inadvertently used extra tags left on his boat by guests and reported the overage at the earliest opportunity. He said: “I…
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