The Commissioner shall:
1. Enforce the marine fishery and habitat laws and regulations;
2. Serve as chief executive officer of the Commission and devote full time to the duties of the office;
3. Appoint all personnel; and
4. Establish and equip a permanent office on the Virginia Peninsula.
For purposes of this section, "Virginia Peninsula" shall include the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, and Poquoson, and the Counties of James City and York.
Code 1950, §§ 28-11, 28-16, 28-18, 28-19, 28-20; 1952, c. 177; 1962, c. 406, §§ 28.1-4, 28.1-9, 28.1-11, 28.1-12, 28.1-13, 28.1-23; 1968, c. 749; 1973, c. 148; 1983, c. 318; 1984, c. 463; 1992, c. 836; 2009, c. 103.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters
§ 28.2-101. Jurisdiction of Commission
§ 28.2-102. Commission membership; chairman; qualifications; terms; meetings
§ 28.2-103. General powers of Commission; promulgation of regulations
§ 28.2-104. Commissioner; general powers and duties
§ 28.2-104.1. Living shorelines; development of general permit; guidance
§ 28.2-105. Legal representation for employees in criminal prosecution; compensation
§ 28.2-106. Virginia Marine Police; law-enforcement responsibilities; qualifications; oath
§ 28.2-106.1. Patrol and enforcement of federal safety zones and restricted areas
§ 28.2-107. Commission to implement radio system
§ 28.2-108. Marine Patrols Fund continued