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Fisheries Innovation for Sustainable Harvest Fund; established.

It became law on Apr 1, 2024.

VA HB 596 · House Bill · 2024

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What it does

Fisheries Innovation for Sustainable HarvestFund established. Establishes the Fisheries Innovation for SustainableHarvest Fund for the purposes of supporting and promoting the economicgrowth and development of Virginia's seafood economy. The Fund shall be administered by the Marine Resources Commission for the sole purposeof supporting and promoting the economic growth and developmentof Virginia's seafood economy while enhancing the sustainabilityof Virginia's marine fisheries resources through the awarding ofgrants, revolving loans, or other financial tools. The bill providesthat the Commercial Fishing Advisory Board shall advise the Commissionon expenditures from the Fund and also…

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    Apr 1, 2024

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