                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

COMMERCIAL FISHING ADVISORY BOARD ESTABLISHED (§ 28.2-208.1)

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 &#xA7; 28.2-208 and the Fisheries
Innovation for Sustainable Harvest Fund established in &#xA7; 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.

HISTORY: 1993, c. 10; 2024, cc. 198, 246.