§ 3.2-2105. Referenda
The Board, upon petition by at least 10 percent of the members of the sheep industry who voted in the preceding referendum or as determined by the Commissioner, may provide for a referendum on the continuation of the Sheep Industry Board and the assessment. The cost of conducting such referendum shall be from funds paid […]
§ 3.2-2106. Management of referenda; Commissioner’s duties; notice
A. The Commissioner shall manage any referendum conducted under this chapter, and shall, under regulations adopted by the Board, arrange for the use of polling places, if necessary. B. The Commissioner shall, at least 60 days before the date upon which a referendum is to be held, mail notice to the clerk of the circuit […]
§ 3.2-2107. Question to be printed on ballots
The question to be printed on the ballots used in any referendum authorized in § 3.2-2105 on the continuation of the Sheep Industry Board and assessment shall be as follows: “Do you favor the continuation of the Sheep Industry Board and the continuation of the levy of an assessment of up to $1 per head […]
§ 3.2-2102. Repealed
Repealed by Acts 2016, c. 565, cl. 2.
§ 3.2-2104. Powers and duties of Sheep Industry Board
A. The Sheep Industry Board shall be responsible for the promotion and economic development of the sheep industry in the Commonwealth. To accomplish this function the Sheep Industry Board is authorized to: 1. Provide funding for predator control; 2. Produce economic reports; 3. Develop a sheep industry directory; 4. Provide funding for educational programs; 5. […]
§ 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, […]
§ 3.2-2004. 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 […]