There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia Small Grains Fund, hereafter referred to as "the Fund." The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All moneys levied and collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining the Fund, including interest thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund. Moneys in the Fund shall be used solely for the purposes set forth in this chapter.
Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the Small Grains Board on warrants issued by the Comptroller upon written request signed by the duly authorized officer of the Small Grains Board.
In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Small Grains Board may cooperate with other state, regional, national, and international agricultural organizations in market development, education, publicity, research, and the promotion of the sale and use of small grains. The proceeds from such activities shall be promptly paid into the Virginia Small Grains Fund.
The Auditor of Public Accounts shall audit all the accounts of the Small Grains Board as provided for in § 30-133.
Money from the Fund shall not be diverted or expended for any purpose other than those set forth in this chapter unless authorized by a specific Act of Assembly.
1991, c. 587, §§ 3.1-684.56, 3.1-684.57; 2008, c. 860.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 22 - Small Grains Board
§ 3.2-2201. Small Grains Board; composition and appointment of members
§ 3.2-2202. Small Grains Board membership terms
§ 3.2-2203. Small Grains Board officers and compensation
§ 3.2-2204. Powers and duties of Small Grains Board
§ 3.2-2206. Management of referenda; Commissioner's duties; notice
§ 3.2-2207. Question to be printed on ballots
§ 3.2-2208. Persons eligible to vote
§ 3.2-2209. Referenda results; action of Governor
§ 3.2-2210. Production areas designated
§ 3.2-2211. Virginia Small Grains Fund established
§ 3.2-2212. Collection and disposition of assessment by handler; reports