§ 3.2-2004. Powers and duties of Pork Industry Board
A. The Pork Industry Board shall administer all funds collected under this chapter. B. The Pork Industry Board shall plan and conduct programs for education and research relating to the Virginia pork industry, with primary emphasis on programs designed to increase the efficient production of slaughter hogs and feeder pigs in the Commonwealth. C. The […]
§ 3.2-2005. Virginia Pork Industry Fund; established
There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia Pork Industry Fund, hereafter referred to as “the Fund.” The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All moneys levied and collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid into the state […]
§ 3.2-2006. Levy of excise tax
An excise tax of 10 cents ($0.10) per head shall be levied on all hogs sold in the Commonwealth for slaughter, and an excise tax of five cents ($0.05) per head shall be levied on all hogs sold in the Commonwealth as feeder pigs. For purposes of this tax, a slaughter hog or feeder pig […]
§ 3.2-2007. Collection and disposition of tax; reports
A. Every processor shall collect the tax on all slaughter hogs purchased by him, other than at a livestock auction market, and remit such tax to the Tax Commissioner to the credit of the Virginia Pork Industry Fund. B. Every livestock auction market shall collect the tax on all slaughter hogs and feeder pigs bought […]
§ 3.2-2008. Records to be kept by processors, livestock auction markets, and other first buyers
Every processor, livestock auction market, and other first buyers of feeder pigs shall keep a complete record of the number of slaughter hogs and feeder pigs subject to tax purchased by him for at least three years. Such record shall be open to the inspection of the Tax Commissioner. Code 1950, § 3-598.15; 1966, c. […]
§ 3.2-2009. Falsification of records; misdemeanor
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor: 1. For any person knowingly to report falsely the number of slaughter hogs and feeder pigs subject to tax bought or handled by him during any period. 2. For any person to falsify the records of the slaughter hogs and feeder pigs subject to tax bought or handled by […]
§ 3.2-2002. Pork Industry Board membership terms
Terms for appointments to the Pork Industry Board shall be for four years. The Governor shall fill any vacancy occurring before the expiration of any term through appointment of a qualified person for the unexpired term. No member shall be eligible to be appointed for more than two successive terms. Code 1950, § 3-598.13; 1966, […]
§ 3.2-2003. Pork Industry Board officers and compensation
A. The Pork Industry Board shall elect one of its members as chairman and such other officers as deemed appropriate. B. Members of the Pork Industry Board shall be reimbursed for all actual expenses incurred attending meetings of the Pork Industry Board and any related activities as authorized by the Pork Industry Board. Code 1950, […]
§ 3.2-2000. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Feeder pig” means a hog not weighing 140 pounds or less. “Processor” means any person that slaughters hogs commercially, or agent thereof. “Producer” means any person engaged in the business of raising hogs for sale for slaughter or raising hogs for sale as […]
§ 3.2-2001. Pork Industry Board; composition and appointment of members
The Pork Industry Board is continued within the Department. The Pork Industry Board shall consist of 12 members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. Members of the Pork Industry Board shall be selected, as far as possible, so as to give representation to the principal pork-producing areas of Virginia. At […]