As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Farmer” means any person who derives at least 75 percent of his gross income from a farming operation in the Commonwealth as reported on his federal income tax forms the previous year, or a farmer who receives or is eligible to receive a […]
The provisions of this chapter shall be effective from the time that the Governor makes a request pursuant to Section 301 of Public Law 93-288, 42 U.S.C. § 5141, until the Governor declares that the effects of the disaster have been abated. 1978, c. 837, § 3.1-22.16; 2008, c. 860.
The Commissioner shall establish administrative procedures necessary to give effect to this chapter including the adoption of regulations. 1978, c. 837, § 3.1-22.21; 2008, c. 860.
Repealed by Acts 2016, c. 588, cl. 10, effective October 1, 2016.
The Governor or his designee may approve a loan to any farmer who has suffered the effects of a major disaster upon the recommendation of the Commissioner and subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The assistance provided for in this section shall not be extended unless the farmer has applied for and received […]
A. The Commissioner may develop and initiate programs of general relief to farmers affected by major disasters and to expend moneys from the Farmers Major Disaster Fund in order to implement such programs. Programs created pursuant hereto shall include but not be limited to the following: 1. Programs to assist farmers in their feed needs […]
There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Farmers Major Disaster Fund, hereafter referred to as “the Fund.” The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All moneys allocated by the Governor from appropriations made to the Governor for disaster planning and operations […]
