§ 3.2-2313. Records to be kept by handlers
The handler shall keep a complete record of the soybeans handled by him for a period of not less than three years from the time the soybeans were handled. Such records shall be open to the inspection of the Tax Commissioner and shall be established and maintained as required by the Tax Commissioner. 1970, c. […]
§ 3.2-2314. Falsification of records; misdemeanor
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor: 1. For any handler knowingly to report falsely to the Tax Commissioner the quantity of soybeans handled by him during any period. 2. For any handler to falsify the records of the soybeans handled by him. 3. For any handler to fail to preserve the records of the soybeans […]
§ 3.2-2400. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Grower” means any person actually engaged in the growing and producing of bright flue-cured tobacco or type 21 dark-fired tobacco. “Handler” means any manufacturer, dealer, processor, or any other business entity that purchases tobacco directly from the grower. “Warehouse” means any person authorized […]
§ 3.2-2401. Tobacco Board; composition and appointment of members
The Tobacco Board is hereby established within the Department. The Tobacco Board shall consist of nine members. Each of the six production areas of flue-cured tobacco set out in § 3.2-2402 shall have a representative on the Tobacco Board, and three members shall represent, as nearly as possible, each important type 21 dark-fired tobacco-producing section […]
§ 3.2-2402. Production areas designated
The following production areas of flue-cured tobacco are designated for the purposes of this chapter: Area I — Pittsylvania County; Area II — Counties of Henry, Patrick, Carroll, Franklin, Bedford, Campbell, and Appomattox; Area III — Halifax County; Area IV — Mecklenburg County; Area V — Counties of Charlotte, Lunenburg, Prince Edward, Nottoway, Cumberland, Amelia, […]
§ 3.2-2306. Management of referenda; Commissioner’s duties; notice
A. The Commissioner shall arrange for and manage any referendum conducted under this chapter. B. The Commissioner shall, 60 days before the date upon which a referendum is to be held, mail notice to the clerk of the circuit court in each locality where soybeans are produced. The clerk of the court shall post the […]
§ 3.2-2307. Question to be printed on ballots
The question to be printed on the ballots used in a referendum held pursuant to this chapter shall be as follows: “Do you favor additional research, education, publicity and the promotion of the sale and use of soybeans and the continuation of the levy of an assessment of two cents ($0.02) per bushel in accordance […]
§ 3.2-2308. Persons eligible to vote
Each producer who sold soybeans during the past three years next preceding the date of the referendum held pursuant to this chapter shall be eligible to vote in such referendum, provided that he shall so certify on forms that shall be prepared by the Board. Any person meeting such requirements shall be eligible to vote […]
§ 3.2-2309. Referenda results; action of Governor
If the Governor finds any referendum in order and that at least 60 percent of those voting are in opposition to the continuation of the assessment on soybeans, he shall so proclaim and upon such proclamation the assessment on soybeans will be discontinued. If the Governor finds that at least 60 percent of those voting […]
§ 3.2-2310. Production Areas designated
The following production areas are designated for the purposes of this chapter: Area I: Accomack and Northampton Counties; Area II: Stafford, King George, Westmoreland, Northumberland, Richmond, and Lancaster Counties; Area III: Spotsylvania, Caroline, Essex, Middlesex, Mathews, Gloucester, King and Queen, and King William Counties; Area IV: Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Charles City, […]