7920033.2-2601Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Agriculture, Animal Care, And FoodBoards, Councils, Foundations, And CommissionsOther Commodity-related Boards, Councils, And Foundations.Aquaculture Advisory BoardPowers and duties of Commissioner1992, c. 643, § 3.1-73.7; 2001, c. 320; 2008, c. 860.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/3.2-2601//3.2-2601/3.2/II/C/26/3.2-2601The Commissioner shall have the following powers and duties:section1 To provide information and assistance in obtaining permits relating to aquacultural activities;section112 To promote aquaculture including encouraging investment in aquaculture facilities to expand production, processing capacity, and marketing;section222 To work with appropriate state and federal agencies to review, develop, and implement policies and procedures to facilitate aquacultural development;section332 To consult with and assist aquaculture industry groups, aquaculture associations, and academic institutions to develop, maintain, and expand the aquaculture industry; andsection442 To develop, support, and implement policies beneficial to Virginia aquaculture.section552