{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-3.2-2601","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 3.2-2601","heading":"Powers and duties of Commissioner","body":"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; and5. To develop, support, and implement policies beneficial to Virginia aquaculture.1992, c. 643, § 3.1-73.7; 2001, c. 320; 2008, c. 860.","path":["Title 3.2. AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL CARE, AND FOOD","Subtitle II. BOARDS, COUNCILS, FOUNDATIONS, AND COMMISSIONS","Part C. OTHER COMMODITY-RELATED BOARDS, COUNCILS, AND FOUNDATIONS","Chapter 26. AQUACULTURE ADVISORY BOARD"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/3.2-2601/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:19Z","sha256":"8da3d11ce214f2b78c6eed22a03398dcc69dddc13114ace111cfa0177b11eb21","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-3.2-2600","next":"us-va/va.-code-3.2-2602"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}