§ 3.2-2601 Powers and duties of Commissioner
The Commissioner shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To provide information and assistance in obtaining permits relating to aquacultural activities;
2. To promote aquaculture including encouraging investment in aquaculture facilities to expand production, processing capacity, and marketing;
3. To work with appropriate state and federal agencies to review, develop, and implement policies and procedures to facilitate aquacultural development;
4. To consult with and assist aquaculture industry groups, aquaculture associations, and academic institutions to develop, maintain, and expand the aquaculture industry; and
5. To develop, support, and implement policies beneficial to Virginia aquaculture.
History
This law was first created in 1992. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 643 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1992 “Acts” aren’t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 2001, chapter 320; in 2008, chapter 860.
1992, c. 643, § 3.1-73.7; 2001, c. 320; 2008, c. 860.