Va. Code Ann. tit. 3.2, ch. 33.1

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Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-3304 (Expires July 1, 2028) Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "DCR" means the Department of Conservation and Recreation. "Farm Act" means the federal Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, P.L. 115-334, or subsequent federal farm program authorizing legislation. "Federal coverage program" means the federal margin coverage program for dairy producers as contained in the Farm Act. "Fund" means the Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program Fund created pursuant to § 3.2-3305.1. "Program" means the Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program created pursuant to this chapter. 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 330 , 331 ; 2023, cc. 146 , 147 .

Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-3305 (Expires July 1, 2028) Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program

A. The Commissioner shall establish and administer the Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program to assist dairy producers that participate in the federal coverage program. B. Any dairy producer in the Commonwealth that participates in the federal coverage program at the first tier coverage level and (i) has a resource management plan and has been certified as having implemented such plan by, or is in the process of having such plan reviewed by, DCR or a local soil and water conservation district, (ii) has an approved Natural Resource Conservation Service nutrient management or soil health plan developed by an approved planner, or (iii) has a nutrient management plan that has been approved by, or is currently being reviewed by, DCR shall be eligible to apply to participate in the Program. An eligible dairy producer shall apply to the Department by May 15 of each year to participate. C. Any participating dairy producer that has paid an annual federal premium payment at the tier I level in accordance with the Farm Act and provides proof of such payment to the Department shall have the amount of such premium reimbursed by the Department. Such reimbursement shall be provided on a first-come, first-served basis and shall be subject to availability of funds expressly appropriated for the purposes set forth in this chapter. 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 330 , 331 ; 2022, c. 1 .

Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-3305.1 (Expires July 1, 2028) Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program Fund

There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program Fund. The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All funds appropriated for such purpose and any gifts, donations, grants, bequests, and other funds received on its behalf shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining in the Fund, including interest thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund. Moneys in the Fund shall be used solely for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this chapter. Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the Comptroller upon written request signed by the Commissioner. 2023, cc. 146 , 147 .

Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-3306 (Expires July 1, 2028) Report

The Commissioner shall submit an annual report no later than December 1 of each year to the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources assessing the effectiveness of the Program in preserving and assisting with the continued operation of dairy producers in the Commonwealth. 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 330 , 331 .

Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-3307 (Expires July 1, 2028) Expiration of chapter

The provisions of this chapter shall expire on July 1, 2028. 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 330 , 331 ; 2023, cc. 146 , 147 .

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