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2001 SESSION
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.