3.2-2601 - Powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ 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 toaquacultural activities;
2. To promote aquaculture including encouraging investment in aquaculturefacilities 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, aquacultureassociations, and academic institutions to develop, maintain, and expand theaquaculture industry; and
5. To develop, support, and implement policies beneficial to Virginiaaquaculture.
(1992, c. 643, § 3.1-73.7; 2001, c. 320; 2008, c. 860.)