Hollowell v. Virginia Marine Resources Commission

By Judge John R. Doyle, III

Appellant, Robert Hollowell, seeks judicial review, pursuant to Va. Code §28.2-215 and the Administrative Process Act (“APA”), Code of Virginia §§ 2.2-4000 etseq., of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission’s (VMRC) regulatory action 4VAC20-1140-10 et seq. (the “season closing regulation”) (Agency Record, 1,2), adopted by the VMRC on April 22,2008, and effective April 30, 2008.

Procedural History

On May 22, 2008, Hollowell filed a notice of appeal with the VMRC. The Petition was filed with this Court and served on the Secretary of the VMRC on June 23, 2008.

A Motion…