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Virginia Code Title 28.2. Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters § 28.2-208.1. Commercial Fishing Advisory Board established

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. There is hereby established the Commercial Fishing Advisory Board (the Board).  The Board shall advise the Commission on the expenditure of the Marine Fishing Improvement Fund established in § 28.2-208 and the Fisheries Innovation for Sustainable Harvest Fund established in § 28.2-208.3.

B. The Board shall consist of nine members appointed by the Commissioner from a list of nominees submitted by organizations representing commercial fishing interests.  The membership shall be representative of the geographic area covered by the commercial fishing license.

C. The term of each member shall be for three years.  Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made to fill the unexpired terms.

D. Members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall receive reimbursement for actual expenses.  The Board shall meet at the call of the Commissioner or at least four times yearly and shall formally review all funding applications prior to Commission review.

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