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HOUSE BILL NO. 1992 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the House Committee on Agriculture on February 1, 2001) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Delegate Cox) A BILL 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.

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.