Virginia Code 3.2-4701: Division of Marketing; administration; appointment of Director and assistants; responsibilities
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A. The Division is hereby established within the Department, and shall be administered under the supervision of the Commissioner by the Director, who shall be qualified for the performance of his duties by training and experience.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 3.2-4701
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. See Virginia Code 3.2-100
- Department: means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. See Virginia Code 3.2-100
- Director: means the Director of the Division of Marketing. See Virginia Code 3.2-4700
- Division: means the Division of Marketing of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. See Virginia Code 3.2-4700
B. The Division shall:
1. Promote the economical handling, packing, storage, distribution, and sale of agricultural products in the Commonwealth; and
2. Assist producers and consumers in selling and purchasing agricultural products at a fair and reasonable price.
Code 1950, § 3-526; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-685; 1978, c. 396; 1993, c. 115; 2008, c. 860.