The Commissioner shall have the following powers and duties:\n1. To provide information and assistance in obtaining permits relating to aquacultural activities;\n2. To promote aquaculture including encouraging investment in aquaculture facilities to expand production, processing capacity, and marketing;\n3. To work with appropriate state and federal agencies to review, develop, and implement policies and procedures to facilitate aquacultural development;\n4. To consult with and assist aquaculture industry groups, aquaculture associations, and academic institutions to develop, maintain, and expand the aquaculture industry; and\n5. To develop, support, and implement policies beneficial to Virginia aquaculture.\n1992, c. 643, § 3.1-73.7; 2001, c. 320; 2008, c. 860.
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