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CHAPTER 320 An Act to amend and reenact § 3.1-73.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services with respect to the aquaculture industry. [H 1992] Approved March 19, 2001

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 3.1-73.7 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 3.1-73.7. Powers and duties.

The Commissioner shall have the following powers and duties to:

1. Provide information and assistance in obtaining permits relating to aquacultural activities;

2. Promote aquaculture, including, but not limited to, encouraging investment in aquaculture facilities in order to expand production, processing capacity, and marketing; and

3. Work with appropriate state and federal agencies to review, develop, and implement policies and procedures to facilitate aquacultural development;

4. Consult with and assist aquaculture industry groups, aquaculture associations and academic institutions to develop, maintain and expand the aquaculture industry; and

5. Develop, support, and implement policies beneficial to Virginia aquaculture.