The Corn Board, established by the passage of a referendum held pursuant to Chapter 395 of the 1980 Acts of Assembly, is continued within the Department. The Corn Board shall be composed of 11 members appointed by the Governor and confirmed in accordance with § 2.2-107 from nominations by producer organizations representing corn producers. These organizations shall nominate at least two producers from each production area of corn as defined in § 3.2-1410 and such nominations shall be submitted at least 90 days before the expiration of the member's term for which the recommendations are provided. If said organizations fail to provide the nominations at least 90 days before the expiration of the term, the Governor may appoint other nominees that meet the criteria provided by this section. The Governor shall appoint at least one producer from each production area and the membership of the Corn Board shall be composed of a majority of producers. The Governor shall appoint one member, if available, from each of the following classifications: seedsman, processor, country buyer, and exporter.
1980, c. 395, § 3.1-1043; 1985, c. 448; 1987, c. 476; 2008, c. 860; 2011, cc. 691, 714.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
§ 3.2-1401. Corn Board; composition and appointment of members
§ 3.2-1402. Corn Board membership terms
§ 3.2-1403. Corn Board officers and compensation
§ 3.2-1404. Powers and duties of Corn Board
§ 3.2-1406. Management of referenda; Commissioner's duties; notice
§ 3.2-1407. Question to be printed on ballots
§ 3.2-1408. Persons eligible to vote
§ 3.2-1409. Referenda results; action of Governor
§ 3.2-1410. Production areas designated
§ 3.2-1411. Virginia Corn Fund established
§ 3.2-1412. Collection and disposition of assessment by handler; reports