There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia Quality Label Fund, hereafter referred to as "the Fund." The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. Moneys in the Fund shall be used solely for the purposes set forth in this chapter. All moneys derived from the furnishing of labels, tags, and seals, or from permitting the use of the Virginia Quality Label or the label with the shield of the United States 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 in 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 by the Department to defray the cost of preparing, furnishing, and publicizing the labels, tags, and seals.
Code 1950, § 3-277; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-356; 2008, c. 860; 2020, c. 317.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 43 - Grades, Marks, and Brands
§ 3.2-4302. Establishment of grades, marks, and brands
§ 3.2-4303. Grades recommended by U.S. Department of Agriculture
§ 3.2-4304. When special grades, marks, and brands allowed; filing a certificate
§ 3.2-4305. Unclassified products
§ 3.2-4306. Enforcement powers of Commissioner
§ 3.2-4307. When products considered as offered for sale
§ 3.2-4308. Grades and brands shall be used in accordance with regulations
§ 3.2-4309. Unlawful removal of markings
§ 3.2-4310. Penalty for violation
§ 3.2-4311. Defenses to prosecution
§ 3.2-4313. Use of Virginia Quality Label to designate inspected products
§ 3.2-4314. Collaboration with United States authorities
§ 3.2-4316. Preparation and use of Label by producer; design to be determined by Commissioner
§ 3.2-4317. Virginia Quality Label Fund established
§ 3.2-4318. Jurisdiction to enjoin unlawful use of Label
§ 3.2-4319. Certificate as evidence
§ 3.2-4320. Restrictions as to use of Label
§ 3.2-4321. Penalties for misuse or unauthorized use of Virginia Quality Label
§ 3.2-4323. Commissioner authorized to require registration; forms
§ 3.2-4325. Grain handlers to register if required by Commissioner