As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Approved seed potatoes” means disease-free potatoes and parts thereof that conform to the standards established by the Potato Board. “Board” means the Potato Board. “Handler” means any person who is a processor, dealer, shipper, or exporter who purchases potatoes from a grower, or […]
The Potato Board, established by the passage of a 1994 referendum held pursuant to Chapter 126 of the Acts of Assembly of 1982, is continued within the Department. The Potato Board shall be composed of seven members appointed by the Governor from nominations by grower organizations, to terms of four years. The appointments shall be […]
Repealed by Acts 2016, c. 565, cl. 2.
The Potato Board shall meet at least once each year prior to the beginning of the seed potato buying season, at the call of the chairman, and whenever the majority of the members so request. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. 1982, c. 126, § 3.1-684.32; 1985, c. 448; 2008, c. 860; […]
A. The Board shall have charge of the management and expenditures of the Virginia Potato Fund established in the state treasury. B. The Board may expend funds to provide for programs of research, education, publicity, advertising, and other promotion; manage the fund so as to accumulate a reserve for contingencies; establish an office and employ […]
