CODE OF VIRGINIA

POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER (§ 3.2-2601)

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: 1992, c. 643, § 3.1-73.7; 2001, c. 320; 2008, c. 860.