Bill > HB1465

This bill amends existing law to grant the Marine Products Board new authority and responsibilities, specifically concerning the marketing and production of blue catfish. The key provision is the requirement for the Board to establish a full-time equivalent position, meaning a dedicated employee or role equivalent to one full-time worker. This individual will be tasked with actively seeking out grants and other financial opportunities to support the marketing and production of blue catfish within the Commonwealth, and will also be responsible for distributing any funds secured through these efforts. This addition expands the Board's existing duties, which already include planning marketing campaigns, conducting research, and engaging in activities related to the catching, processing, conservation, and marketing of Virginia's marine products.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1465