Agricultural commodity boards; Agricultural Council, appointment and membership terms.
What changed between versions
Appointment terms for most commodity boards are now standardized to four years, replacing the previous three-year terms for the Cotton Board and concurrent terms for the Agricultural Council.
Cotton Board membership composition is adjusted with specific geographic area requirements, and Egg Board membership is reduced from seven to five members.
Production areas for Cotton and Tobacco boards are redefined with updated county listings and geographic boundaries to ensure fair representation across different regions.
Effective dates for new appointments are established, with Cotton Board changes effective July 1, 2025, and Egg Board and Agricultural Council changes effective January 17, 2026.
Chapter 20 of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia is repealed, removing outdated provisions related to agricultural commodity boards.
Formatting and structural changes were made to convert the bill from enrolled draft format to chaptered final format with proper chapter numbering and approval dates.
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