West Virginia Statutes
§ 19-1-3a — Marketing and economic development duties
(a)The department shall establish marketing, promotional, and economic development programs to advance West Virginia agriculture in the domestic and international markets; provide grading, inspection, and market news services to the various elements of the West Virginia agricultural industry; and regulate and license individuals involved in the marketing of agricultural products. Upon request of the commissioner, the Department of Economic Development may coordinate with the Department of Agriculture in the development of such programs.
(b)Any documentary material, data, or other writing made or received by the department in furtherance of its economic development duties and for the purpose of furnishing assistance to a new or existing business shall be exempt from the provisions of §29
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Legislative History
2021 Reg. Sess., HB2633; 2012 Reg. Sess., HB4046; 2011 Reg. Sess., HB2804; 2010 Reg. Sess., HB4157; 2009 Reg. Sess., HB2691; 2003 Reg. Sess., HB2554; 1995 Reg. Sess., SB38; 1992 Reg. Sess., HB4093; 1991 Reg. Sess., HB2235; 1989 Reg. Sess., HB2024; 1984 Reg. Sess., HB1218
Nearby Sections
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§ 19-1-1
Department of agriculture§ 19-1-11
Rural Rehabilitation Loan Program§ 19-1-13
Annual reporting to the Legislature§ 19-1-2
Commissioner of Agriculture§ 19-1-4
Duties of commissioner§ 19-1-4c
Agriculture fees fund§ 19-1-4d
Farmland preservation fees fund