§ 3.2-2108. Persons eligible to vote
Each member of the Virginia sheep industry who has sold one or more sheep or 50 or more pounds of wool within the Commonwealth in the year preceding any referendum shall be eligible to vote in the referendum, provided that he certifies that he has conducted such sale. Any person who meets the requirements of […]
§ 3.2-2109. Referenda results; action of Governor
If the Governor finds the referendum in order and that at least a simple majority of those voting are in opposition to the continuation of Sheep Industry Board and the assessment for the purpose of conducting programs in market development, predator control, education, research, and promotion of the sheep industry, he shall so proclaim and […]
§ 3.2-2110. Production districts designated
The following districts are designated for the purposes of this chapter: Southwest District: Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Henry, Lee, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Roanoke, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe Counties. Valley District: Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Highland, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, and Shenandoah Counties. Northern District: Albemarle, Caroline, Clark, […]
§ 3.2-2111. Virginia Sheep Industry Promotion and Development Fund established
There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia Sheep Industry Promotion and Development Fund, hereafter referred to as “the Fund.” The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All assessments paid pursuant to § 3.2-2112 shall be paid into the state treasury […]
§ 3.2-2112. Collection and disposition of assessment by handler; reports
A. Every handler shall deduct the assessment authorized under this chapter from the proceeds of sale owed by him to the respective owners for all sheep sold in the Commonwealth. Any handler purchasing sheep in the Commonwealth for resale within 10 days shall be exempt from the assessment on the subsequent sale. The handler shall […]
§ 3.2-2113. Records to be kept by handler
Every handler shall keep a complete record of the number of sheep subject to payment bought by him for a period of not less than three years. Such records shall be open for inspection by the Tax Commissioner, and shall be established and maintained as required by the Tax Commissioner. 1995, c. 691, § 3.1-1078; […]
§ 3.2-2114. Falsification of records; misdemeanor
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor: 1. For any handler to fail to submit to the Tax Commissioner any report required in this chapter within 60 days from the time such report is required to be submitted. 2. For any handler knowingly to report falsely to the Tax Commissioner the number of taxable sheep handled […]
§ 3.2-2200. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Country buyer” means any person who buys small grains from a producer. “Exporter” means any person offering small grains for export sale. “Handler” means any person who purchases small grains from a producer and any producer who transports and sells his own small grains out […]
§ 3.2-2201. Small Grains Board; composition and appointment of members
The Small Grains Board, established by the passage of a referendum held pursuant to Chapter 587 of the 1991 Acts of Assembly, is continued within the Department. The Small Grains Board shall be composed of 11 members appointed by the Governor from nominations by the Virginia Grain Producers Association or other organizations representing small grain […]
§ 3.2-2202. Small Grains Board membership terms
The terms for appointments to the Small Grains Board shall be for three years. The Governor shall fill any vacancy occurring before the expiration of any term for the unexpired term. If possible, such vacancies shall be filled from the production area or classification from which the vacancy occurred as described in § 3.2-2210. 1991, […]