3.2-1703 - Powers and duties of Horse Industry Board.
§ 3.2-1703. Powers and duties of Horse Industry Board.
A. The Horse Industry Board shall be responsible for the promotion andeconomic development of the equine industry in the Commonwealth. Toaccomplish this function the Horse Industry Board is authorized to:
1. Produce economic reports;
2. Develop a horse industry directory;
3. Provide funding for educational programs;
4. Provide funding for research;
5. Engage in media liaison;
6. Collect and analyze data on the horse industry;
7. Disseminate industry-related data; and
8. Enter into contracts and agreements to accomplish the purposes of thischapter.
B. The chairman of the Horse Industry Board shall make an annual report tothe Horse Industry Board including a statement of the total receipts anddisbursements for the year and shall file a copy of such report with theCommissioner.
(2005, cc. 497, 588, § 3.1-22.57; 2008, c. 860.)