As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Grower" means any person actually engaged in the growing and producing of bright flue-cured tobacco or type 21 dark-fired tobacco.
"Handler" means any manufacturer, dealer, processor, or any other business entity that purchases tobacco directly from the grower.
"Warehouse" means any person authorized by law to conduct auction sales of loose-leaf tobacco.
Code 1950, § 3-240; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-319; 1985, c. 448; 2002, c. 57; 2008, c. 860; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
§ 3.2-2401. Tobacco Board; composition and appointment of members
§ 3.2-2402. Production areas designated
§ 3.2-2405. Powers and duties of the Tobacco Board
§ 3.2-2406. Collection of assessment
§ 3.2-2407. Bright Flue-Cured Tobacco Promotion Fund established
§ 3.2-2407.1. Dark-Fired Tobacco Promotion Fund established
§ 3.2-2408. Collection and disposition of tax; reports
§ 3.2-2409. Records to be kept by warehouse and handler
§ 3.2-2410. Collection of unpaid assessment and interest thereon