A. The Horse Industry Board shall be responsible for the promotion and economic development of the equine industry in the Commonwealth. To accomplish this function the Horse Industry Board is authorized to:
1. Produce economic reports;
2. Develop a horse industry directory;
3. Provide funding for educational programs;
4. Provide funding for research;
5. Engage in media liaison;
6. Collect and analyze data on the horse industry;
7. Disseminate industry-related data; and
8. Enter into contracts and agreements to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
B. The chairman of the Horse Industry Board shall make an annual report to the Horse Industry Board including a statement of the total receipts and disbursements for the year and shall file a copy of such report with the Commissioner.
2005, cc. 497, 588, § 3.1-22.57; 2008, c. 860.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 17 - Horse Industry Board
§ 3.2-1700. Horse Industry Board; composition and appointment of members; quorum
§ 3.2-1701. Horse Industry Board membership terms
§ 3.2-1703. Powers and duties of Horse Industry Board
§ 3.2-1704. Virginia Horse Industry Promotion and Development Fund established
§ 3.2-1705. Management of referenda; Commissioner's duties; notice
§ 3.2-1706. Commissioner to maintain referenda results
§ 3.2-1707. Fees to be assessed; State Veterinarian to collect
§ 3.2-1709. Question to be printed on ballots
§ 3.2-1710. Persons eligible to vote
§ 3.2-1711. Referenda results; action of Governor
§ 3.2-1714. Persons eligible to vote
§ 3.2-1715. Question to be printed on ballots
§ 3.2-1716. Action of Governor if a simple majority of voters favors assessment
§ 3.2-1719. Collection and disposition of assessment by manufacturer; report
§ 3.2-1720. Records to be kept by manufacturer
§ 3.2-1721. Collection of delinquent assessments; civil action