As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Board” means the Cattle Industry Board. “Cattle” means beef-type and dairy-type cattle sold for a consideration in excess of $100 per head in the Commonwealth. “Handler” means, at the point where the cattle are weighed or traded and the value determined, an operator […]
A. The Cattle Industry Board, established by the passage of a referendum held pursuant to Chapter 375 of the Acts of Assembly of 1983, is continued within the Department. The Board shall be composed of 11 members, each of whom shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the Commonwealth. Each […]
Repealed by Acts 2018, c. 469, cl. 2.
The Board shall elect a chairman from the membership of the Board and such other officers as deemed appropriate. The Board shall meet once per year and at such other times as called by the chairman. The chairman may call special meetings at any time and shall call a special meeting when requested by four […]
Repealed by Acts 2016, c. 565, cl. 2.
A. The Cattle Industry Board shall be responsible for the promotion and economic development of the Virginia cattle industry and of beef products, including the improvement of the commercial value of cattle for Virginia producers. B. The Board may expend funds collected pursuant to § 3.2-1306 to provide for programs to serve the Virginia cattle […]
There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia Cattle Industry Fund, hereinafter referred to as “the Fund.” The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All funds collected pursuant to § 3.2-1306 shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to […]
A. Beginning January 1, 2019, and ending July 1, 2023, every handler shall deduct 50 cents ($0.50) per head from the proceeds of sale owed to the respective owners of all cattle and calves when sold in the Commonwealth, with the exception of dairy cows going back to farms for milk, animals selling for less […]
Every handler shall keep a complete record of the number of cattle subject to payment bought by him for a period of not less than three years. Such record shall be open for inspection by the Tax Commissioner, and shall be established and maintained as required by the Tax Commissioner. 1970, c. 310, § 3.1-796.26; […]
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor: 1. For any first handler to fail to submit to the Tax Commissioner any statement or report required in this chapter within 60 days from the time such statement or report is required to be submitted. 2. For any first handler knowingly to report falsely to the Tax Commissioner […]
