{"formats":[{"name":"JSON","format":"json","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-json\/2.2-2309.json"},{"name":"Plain Text","format":"text","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-text\/2.2-2309.txt"},{"name":"XML","format":"xml","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-xml\/2.2-2309.xml"},{"name":"HTML","format":"html","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-html\/2.2-2309.html"}],"law_id":85768,"edition_id":1,"section_id":85768,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2309","catch_line":"Creation, administration, and management of Virginia Export Fund","history":"1997, c. 815, \u00a7\u00a7 9-228.1, 9-228.2, 9-228.3, 9-228.4; 1999, c. 785; 2001, c. 844.","full_text":"A\n\nIn addition to any other fund or account the Authority may create pursuant to subdivision 23 of &#xA7; 2.2-2285, there shall be a permanent fund known as the Virginia Export Fund (the Fund). The Fund shall be comprised of (i) sums appropriated to it by the General Assembly, (ii) receipts by the Fund from loans or loan guarantees made against it, (iii) all income from the investment of moneys held by the Fund, and (iv) any other sums designated for deposit to the Fund from any source, public or private. The Fund shall be administered and managed by the Authority, and all moneys in the Fund shall be used to provide loans or loan guarantees as provided in subsection D. Any balances remaining in the Fund shall not revert to the general fund but shall be retained in order to make additional loans or loan guarantees.B\n\nAll moneys belonging to the Fund shall be deposited to the credit of the State Treasurer and recorded on the books of the State Comptroller. Earnings from investments and interest shall be returned to the Fund.C\n\nThe Authority, or its designated agent, may collect moneys due to the Fund. Proceedings to recover moneys due to the Fund may be instituted by the Authority in the name of the Fund in any appropriate court.D\n\nThe Fund shall be used to make loans or to provide a guarantee for up to ninety percent of the principal amount of any commercial loan or line of credit made by a lender for the purpose of facilitating the sale of goods, products, or services outside of the United States by persons, firms, or corporations utilizing a Virginia air, land, or sea port to ship such goods, products, or services. Such guarantee shall not exceed one million dollars.E\n\nThe Authority shall determine the terms and conditions of any loans or loan guarantee made against the Fund and may allow for use of the Fund in single or multiple transactions. No loan shall exceed a term of twelve months, nor shall a loan guarantee exceed a term of eighteen months. In the case of loans, the Authority shall charge an annual interest rate. In the case of guarantees, the Authority shall charge an annual guarantee fee. However, the Authority may waive such guarantee fees in an economically distressed area as defined in &#xA7; 58.1-439. In connection with applications for loans or loan guarantees made against the Fund, the Authority may require the production of any document, instrument, certificate, legal opinion, or other information it deems necessary or convenient.F\n\nAll loans or loan guarantees made against the Fund shall be approved by the Board or an authorized committee or subcommittee thereof.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":307161,"text":"In addition to any other fund or account the Authority may create pursuant to subdivision 23 of &#xA7; 2.2-2285, there shall be a permanent fund known as the Virginia Export Fund (the Fund). The Fund shall be comprised of (i) sums appropriated to it by the General Assembly, (ii) receipts by the Fund from loans or loan guarantees made against it, (iii) all income from the investment of moneys held by the Fund, and (iv) any other sums designated for deposit to the Fund from any source, public or private. The Fund shall be administered and managed by the Authority, and all moneys in the Fund shall be used to provide loans or loan guarantees as provided in subsection D. Any balances remaining in the Fund shall not revert to the general fund but shall be retained in order to make additional loans or loan guarantees.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":307162,"text":"All moneys belonging to the Fund shall be deposited to the credit of the State Treasurer and recorded on the books of the State Comptroller. Earnings from investments and interest shall be returned to the Fund.","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"C"},"2":{"id":307163,"text":"The Authority, or its designated agent, may collect moneys due to the Fund. Proceedings to recover moneys due to the Fund may be instituted by the Authority in the name of the Fund in any appropriate court.","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"D"},"3":{"id":307164,"text":"The Fund shall be used to make loans or to provide a guarantee for up to ninety percent of the principal amount of any commercial loan or line of credit made by a lender for the purpose of facilitating the sale of goods, products, or services outside of the United States by persons, firms, or corporations utilizing a Virginia air, land, or sea port to ship such goods, products, or services. Such guarantee shall not exceed one million dollars.","type":"section","prefixes":["D"],"prefix":"D","entire_prefix":"D","prefix_anchor":"D","level":1,"prior_prefix":"C","next_prefix":"E"},"4":{"id":307165,"text":"The Authority shall determine the terms and conditions of any loans or loan guarantee made against the Fund and may allow for use of the Fund in single or multiple transactions. No loan shall exceed a term of twelve months, nor shall a loan guarantee exceed a term of eighteen months. In the case of loans, the Authority shall charge an annual interest rate. In the case of guarantees, the Authority shall charge an annual guarantee fee. However, the Authority may waive such guarantee fees in an economically distressed area as defined in &#xA7; 58.1-439. In connection with applications for loans or loan guarantees made against the Fund, the Authority may require the production of any document, instrument, certificate, legal opinion, or other information it deems necessary or convenient.","type":"section","prefixes":["E"],"prefix":"E","entire_prefix":"E","prefix_anchor":"E","level":1,"prior_prefix":"D","next_prefix":"F"},"5":{"id":307166,"text":"All loans or loan guarantees made against the Fund shall be approved by the Board or an authorized committee or subcommittee thereof.","type":"section","prefixes":["F"],"prefix":"F","entire_prefix":"F","prefix_anchor":"F","level":1,"prior_prefix":"E"}},"ancestry":[{"id":13623,"edition_id":1,"name":"Virginia Small Business Financing Authority","identifier":"7","label":"article","depth":5,"order_by":1,"parent_id":13344,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:45:24","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:45:24","permalink":{"id":174461,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":13623,"identifier":"7","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7","url":"\/2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":13344,"edition_id":1,"name":"Authorities","identifier":"22","label":"chapter","depth":4,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12785,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:44:41","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:44:41","permalink":{"id":173945,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":13344,"identifier":"22","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22","url":"\/2.2\/I\/D\/22\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12785,"edition_id":1,"name":"State Authorities, Boards, Commissions, Councils, Foundations and Other Collegial Bodies","identifier":"D","label":"part","depth":3,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12784,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:53","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:53","permalink":{"id":173913,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12785,"identifier":"D","token":"2.2\/I\/D","url":"\/2.2\/I\/D\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12784,"edition_id":1,"name":"Organization of State Government","identifier":"I","label":"subtitle","depth":2,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12749,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:53","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:53","permalink":{"id":171455,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12784,"identifier":"I","token":"2.2\/I","url":"\/2.2\/I\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12749,"edition_id":1,"name":"Administration of Government","identifier":"2.2","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":1,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:51","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:51","permalink":{"id":171453,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12749,"identifier":"2.2","token":"2.2","url":"\/2.2\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":58804,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2279","catch_line":"Short title; definitions","url":"\/2.2-2279\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2279","metadata":false},{"id":57453,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2280","catch_line":"Declaration of public purpose; Authority created","url":"\/2.2-2280\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2280","metadata":false},{"id":57343,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2281","catch_line":"Construction of article","url":"\/2.2-2281\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2281","metadata":false},{"id":76362,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2282","catch_line":"Board of directors; membership; terms, compensation and expenses; chairman, vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer; quorum; staff","url":"\/2.2-2282\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2282","metadata":false},{"id":64953,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2283","catch_line":"Meetings of the Board","url":"\/2.2-2283\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2283","metadata":false},{"id":57687,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2284","catch_line":"Executive Director; appointment; duties","url":"\/2.2-2284\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2284","metadata":false},{"id":84552,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2285","catch_line":"Powers of the Authority","url":"\/2.2-2285\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2285","metadata":false},{"id":74688,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2286","catch_line":"Power to condemn","url":"\/2.2-2286\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2286","metadata":false},{"id":54625,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2287","catch_line":"Power to borrow money and issue bonds","url":"\/2.2-2287\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2287","metadata":false},{"id":71590,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2288","catch_line":"Power to issue bonds to purchase ninety percent guaranteed portion of loans","url":"\/2.2-2288\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2288","metadata":false},{"id":83086,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2289","catch_line":"Power to issue umbrella bonds","url":"\/2.2-2289\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2289","metadata":false},{"id":75308,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2290","catch_line":"Insurance or guarantee fund","url":"\/2.2-2290\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2290","metadata":false},{"id":78908,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2291","catch_line":"Security for bonds; fees and expenses; limitations","url":"\/2.2-2291\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2291","metadata":false},{"id":61903,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2292","catch_line":"Public hearing and approval","url":"\/2.2-2292\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2292","metadata":false},{"id":57038,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2293","catch_line":"Loans to lenders; conditions","url":"\/2.2-2293\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2293","metadata":false},{"id":60840,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2294","catch_line":"Investment in, purchase or assignment of loans; conditions","url":"\/2.2-2294\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2294","metadata":false},{"id":84283,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2295","catch_line":"Regulations of the Authority","url":"\/2.2-2295\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2295","metadata":false},{"id":59895,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2296","catch_line":"How bonds paid and secured","url":"\/2.2-2296\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2296","metadata":false},{"id":86041,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2297","catch_line":"Liability of Commonwealth, political subdivisions and members of Board","url":"\/2.2-2297\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2297","metadata":false},{"id":79714,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2298","catch_line":"Authorization of bonds by resolution; contents of bond sale; manner","url":"\/2.2-2298\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2298","metadata":false},{"id":67046,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2299","catch_line":"Resolution authorizing issuance of bonds; provisions","url":"\/2.2-2299\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2299","metadata":false},{"id":71824,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2300","catch_line":"Pledge by Authority","url":"\/2.2-2300\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2300","metadata":false},{"id":66573,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2301","catch_line":"Purchase of bonds of Authority","url":"\/2.2-2301\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2301","metadata":false},{"id":76359,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2302","catch_line":"Bonds secured by indenture; contents; expenses; how treated","url":"\/2.2-2302\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2302","metadata":false},{"id":68741,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2303","catch_line":"Signatures of prior members or officers; validity","url":"\/2.2-2303\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2303","metadata":false},{"id":78197,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2304","catch_line":"Deposit of money; expenditures; security for deposits","url":"\/2.2-2304\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2304","metadata":false},{"id":66422,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2305","catch_line":"Contracts with holders of bonds; how money secured","url":"\/2.2-2305\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2305","metadata":false},{"id":63890,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2306","catch_line":"Bondholder protection","url":"\/2.2-2306\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2306","metadata":false},{"id":76612,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2307","catch_line":"Bonds as legal investments and securities","url":"\/2.2-2307\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2307","metadata":false},{"id":84851,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2308","catch_line":"Expenses of Authority; liability of Commonwealth or political subdivision prohibited","url":"\/2.2-2308\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2308","metadata":false},{"id":85768,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2309","catch_line":"Creation, administration, and management of Virginia Export Fund","url":"\/2.2-2309\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2309","metadata":false},{"id":54591,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2310","catch_line":"Creation, administration, and management of Virginia Small Business Growth Fund","url":"\/2.2-2310\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2310","metadata":false},{"id":65463,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2311","catch_line":"Repealed","url":"\/2.2-2311\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2311","metadata":false},{"id":60227,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2311.1","catch_line":"Creation, administration, and management of the Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business Loan Fund","url":"\/2.2-2311.1\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2311.1","metadata":false},{"id":66627,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2312","catch_line":"Annual report; audit","url":"\/2.2-2312\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2312","metadata":false},{"id":67073,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2312.1","catch_line":"Risk-based review of outstanding loans; report","url":"\/2.2-2312.1\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2312.1","metadata":false},{"id":82478,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2313","catch_line":"Exemption from taxation","url":"\/2.2-2313\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2313","metadata":false},{"id":86107,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2314","catch_line":"Administrative Process Act not applicable","url":"\/2.2-2314\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2314","metadata":false}],"previous_section":{"id":84851,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2308","catch_line":"Expenses of Authority; liability of Commonwealth or political subdivision prohibited","url":"\/2.2-2308\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2308","metadata":false},"next_section":{"id":54591,"structure_id":13623,"section_number":"2.2-2310","catch_line":"Creation, administration, and management of Virginia Small Business Growth Fund","url":"\/2.2-2310\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2310","metadata":false},"metadata":false,"official_url":"https:\/\/law.lis.virginia.gov\/vacode\/2.2-2309\/","history_text":"<p>This law was first created in 1997. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter <a href=\"https:\/\/legacylis.virginia.gov\/cgi-bin\/legp604.exe?971+ful+CHAP0815\">815<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1999, chapter <a href=\"https:\/\/legacylis.virginia.gov\/cgi-bin\/legp604.exe?991+ful+CHAP0785\">785<\/a>; in 2001, chapter <a href=\"https:\/\/legacylis.virginia.gov\/cgi-bin\/legp604.exe?011+ful+CHAP0844\">844<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":[{"id":84552,"section_number":"2.2-2285","catch_line":"Powers of the Authority","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-2285\/"},{"id":62311,"section_number":"58.1-439","catch_line":"Major business facility job tax credit","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-439\/"}],"permalink":{"id":174583,"object_type":"law","relational_id":85768,"identifier":"2.2-2309","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2309","url":"\/2.2-2309\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/2.2-2309\/","token":"2.2\/I\/D\/22\/7\/2.2-2309","dublin_core":{"Title":"Creation, administration, and management of Virginia Export Fund","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 2.2-2309","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"A\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">A.<\/span> In addition to any other fund or account the <span class=\"dictionary\">Authority<\/span> may create pursuant to subdivision 23 of &#xA7; <a class=\"law\" title=\"Powers of the Authority\" href=\"\/2.2-2285\/\">2.2-2285<\/a>, there shall be a permanent fund known as the Virginia Export Fund (the Fund). The Fund shall be comprised of (i) sums appropriated to it by the General Assembly, (ii) receipts by the Fund from loans or loan guarantees made against it, (iii) all income from the investment of moneys held by the Fund, and (iv) any other sums designated for deposit to the Fund from any source, public or private. The Fund shall be administered and managed by the <span class=\"dictionary\">Authority<\/span>, and all moneys in the Fund shall be used to provide loans or loan guarantees as provided in subsection D. Any balances remaining in the Fund shall not revert to the general fund but shall be retained in <span class=\"dictionary\">order<\/span> to make additional loans or loan guarantees. <a id=\"paragraph-307161\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/2.2-2309\/#A\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"B\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">B.<\/span> All moneys belonging to the Fund shall be deposited to the credit of the <span class=\"dictionary\">State<\/span> Treasurer and recorded on the books of the <span class=\"dictionary\">State<\/span> Comptroller. Earnings from investments and interest shall be returned to the Fund. <a id=\"paragraph-307162\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/2.2-2309\/#B\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"C\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">C.<\/span> The <span class=\"dictionary\">Authority<\/span>, or its designated agent, may collect moneys due to the Fund. Proceedings to recover moneys due to the Fund may be instituted by the <span class=\"dictionary\">Authority<\/span> in the name of the Fund in any appropriate <span class=\"dictionary\">court<\/span>. <a id=\"paragraph-307163\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/2.2-2309\/#C\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"D\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">D.<\/span> The Fund shall be used to make loans or to provide a guarantee for up to ninety percent of the principal amount of any commercial loan or line of credit made by a lender for the purpose of facilitating the sale of goods, products, or services outside of the United <span class=\"dictionary\">States<\/span> by persons, firms, or corporations utilizing a Virginia air, land, or sea port to ship such goods, products, or services. Such guarantee shall not exceed one million dollars. <a id=\"paragraph-307164\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/2.2-2309\/#D\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"E\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">E.<\/span> The <span class=\"dictionary\">Authority<\/span> shall determine the terms and conditions of any loans or loan guarantee made against the Fund and may allow for use of the Fund in single or multiple transactions. No loan shall exceed a term of twelve months, nor shall a loan guarantee exceed a term of eighteen months. In the case of loans, the <span class=\"dictionary\">Authority<\/span> shall charge an annual interest rate. In the case of guarantees, the <span class=\"dictionary\">Authority<\/span> shall charge an annual guarantee fee. However, the <span class=\"dictionary\">Authority<\/span> may <span class=\"dictionary\">waive<\/span> such guarantee fees in an economically distressed area as defined in &#xA7; <a class=\"law\" title=\"Major business facility job tax credit\" href=\"\/58.1-439\/\">58.1-439<\/a>. In connection with applications for loans or loan guarantees made against the Fund, the <span class=\"dictionary\">Authority<\/span> may require the production of any document, instrument, certificate, legal <span class=\"dictionary\">opinion<\/span>, or other information it deems necessary or convenient. <a id=\"paragraph-307165\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/2.2-2309\/#E\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"F\"><p><span class=\"prefix-number\">F.<\/span> All loans or loan guarantees made against the Fund shall be approved by the <span class=\"dictionary\">Board<\/span> or an authorized committee or subcommittee thereof. <a id=\"paragraph-307166\" class=\"section-permalink\" href=\"https:\/\/vacode.org\/2.2-2309\/#F\"><i class=\"fa fa-link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":"                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nCREATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF VIRGINIA EXPORT FUND (\u00a7 2.2-2309)\n\nA. In addition to any other fund or account the Authority may create pursuant to\nsubdivision 23 of &#xA7; 2.2-2285, there shall be a permanent fund known as the\nVirginia Export Fund (the Fund). The Fund shall be comprised of (i) sums\nappropriated to it by the General Assembly, (ii) receipts by the Fund from loans\nor loan guarantees made against it, (iii) all income from the investment of\nmoneys held by the Fund, and (iv) any other sums designated for deposit to the\nFund from any source, public or private. The Fund shall be administered and\nmanaged by the Authority, and all moneys in the Fund shall be used to provide\nloans or loan guarantees as provided in subsection D. Any balances remaining in\nthe Fund shall not revert to the general fund but shall be retained in order to\nmake additional loans or loan guarantees.\n\nB. All moneys belonging to the Fund shall be deposited to the credit of the\nState Treasurer and recorded on the books of the State Comptroller. Earnings\nfrom investments and interest shall be returned to the Fund.\n\nC. The Authority, or its designated agent, may collect moneys due to the Fund.\nProceedings to recover moneys due to the Fund may be instituted by the Authority\nin the name of the Fund in any appropriate court.\n\nD. The Fund shall be used to make loans or to provide a guarantee for up to\nninety percent of the principal amount of any commercial loan or line of credit\nmade by a lender for the purpose of facilitating the sale of goods, products, or\nservices outside of the United States by persons, firms, or corporations\nutilizing a Virginia air, land, or sea port to ship such goods, products, or\nservices. Such guarantee shall not exceed one million dollars.\n\nE. The Authority shall determine the terms and conditions of any loans or loan\nguarantee made against the Fund and may allow for use of the Fund in single or\nmultiple transactions. No loan shall exceed a term of twelve months, nor shall a\nloan guarantee exceed a term of eighteen months. In the case of loans, the\nAuthority shall charge an annual interest rate. In the case of guarantees, the\nAuthority shall charge an annual guarantee fee. However, the Authority may waive\nsuch guarantee fees in an economically distressed area as defined in &#xA7;\n58.1-439. In connection with applications for loans or loan guarantees made\nagainst the Fund, the Authority may require the production of any document,\ninstrument, certificate, legal opinion, or other information it deems necessary\nor convenient.\n\nF. All loans or loan guarantees made against the Fund shall be approved by the\nBoard or an authorized committee or subcommittee thereof.\n\nHISTORY: 1997, c. 815, \u00a7\u00a7 9-228.1, 9-228.2, 9-228.3, 9-228.4; 1999, c. 785;\n2001, c. 844.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}