Cotton Board (Code of Virginia: Title 3.2. Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food; Chapter 15; secs. 3.2-1500 through 3.2-1514) Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision Virginia Document type Legislation Date 1950 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Textile plants/fibres Institution Special fund Procedural matters Governance Tax/levy Agricultural development Business/industry/corporations Research Education Crops/grasses Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Chapter of the Code of Virginia concerns the Cotton Board which is established within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services of Virginia. It provides rules for composition and appointment of members and determines the powers and duties of the Board. Notably, the Cotton Board may cooperate with other state, regional, national, and international organizations in research concerning, education on, and promotion of cotton. The Chapter also establishes a special nonreverting fund known as the Virginia Cotton Fund. Moneys in the Fund shall be used solely for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Chapter. The Chapter also provides rules for the administration of a referendum on the continuation of the Cotton Board and the payment of an assessment on cotton. Finally, the Chapter provides rules for the payment of the noted assessment by cotton market participants. Full text English Website law.lis.virginia.gov