§ 3.1-796.23. (Repealed effective October 1, 2008) Powers and duties
The Board shall engage in the research, education, and promotion of the use and sale of beef and beef products, and shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To enter into contracts as the Board deems necessary for the experimental development of new or improved markets or marketing methods.
(2) To conduct or contract for scientific research and services to discover and develop the commercial value of beef and veal and their products.
(3) To make grants to research agencies for financing special or emergency studies or for the purchase or acquisition of facilities necessary to carry out research in keeping with the intent of this chapter.
(4) To disseminate reliable information founded upon the research conducted under this chapter and other sources, showing the uses of beef, veal and their products.
(5) To cooperate with any local, state, or national organization or agency engaged in work or activities similar to that of the Board and enter into contracts with such organizations or agencies for carrying on joint programs.
(6) To act jointly and in cooperation with the federal and state governments or any agency thereof in the administration of any program of the government or governmental agency deemed by the Board as beneficial to the production, marketing and/or promotion of the beef and veal industry of this Commonwealth and expend funds in connection therewith provided that such programs are compatible with the powers conferred by this chapter.
(7) To enter into contracts which it deems appropriate to the carrying out of the purposes of the Board as authorized by this chapter.
(8) To study and inform producers concerning state and federal legislation with respect to tariffs, duties, reciprocal trade agreements, import quotas, and other matters concerning the beef and veal industry.
(9) To borrow money not in excess of estimates of its revenue from the current year's tax.
(10) To appoint subordinate officers and employees of the Board and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation within the limitations of the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.).
(11) To acquire and maintain such office space and equipment as necessary to carry out the duties of the Board.
(12) From the tax revenues it receives, to contract with organizations, such as, but not limited to, the National Livestock and Meat Board, to carry out work and programs, approved by the Board, on a national basis.
(1970, c. 310.)
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