3.2-505 - Emergency services. - Virginia Statutes

§ 3.2-505. Emergency services.

A. The Commissioner may develop and initiate programs of general relief tofarmers affected by major disasters and to expend moneys from the FarmersMajor Disaster Fund in order to implement such programs. Programs createdpursuant hereto shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Programs to assist farmers in their feed needs including the supplying offeed at cost.

2. Programs to provide supplemental manpower to those state and federalagencies involved in relief efforts to aid farmers.

B. Any locality may develop and initiate a grant program to supply emergencyfinancial assistance to farmers in the locality to offset a portion of anyoperating losses resulting from a major disaster as declared by the Governorpursuant to § 44-146.17.

(1978, c. 837, § 3.1-22.19; 2000, c. 16; 2008, c. 860.)