I live in Va Beach and I havnt found one that does. and if in the rare instance that they do get a monster fish its usually from some one that brought it in for store credit and is not a breeder.
I've checked animal Jungle on Holland road,, Fish safari on Lynnhaven Prkway, Pet paradise near Pembroke mall, and scales 'n tails in norfolk , and allpet disconters on first colonial and to me they dont have any regular stock on monster fish, besides a few of the fish I want are illegal in South Hampton Rds or most parts of VA. Like snakeheads, Piranha's, and Asian Aros. and I like silver aros but I feel the Asia Strains have better Fins and are more vibrant in color , but thats just my Opinion.... and my 2 Cents
As far as Why they are illegal, i dunno , maybe they are afraid that the fish will get loose from a tank because some know nothing idiot will try to throw a bred fish into the river and mess up the states ecosystem. just because either he/she is tired of the fish and/or they are simply stupid which makes me understand the states fear of introduced species into the ecosystem.