W. Va. Code § 19-32-5
Advisory board.
(a) There is created within the Department of Agriculture the Aquaculture Advisory Board, to consist of the following representatives:
- (1) The Commissioner of Agriculture or the commissioner's designee who shall serve as chairman of the board;
- (2) A representative from the Division of Natural Resources;
- (3) A representative from the Department of Environmental Protection;
- (4) A representative from the West Virginia University Extension Service;
- (5) Two industry representatives currently conducting for-profit aquaculture or aquaculture related activities in West Virginia; and
- (6) One at-large member appointed at the discretion of the commissioner.
- (b) Clerical and other assistance shall be provided by the Department of Agriculture.
- (c) The board shall review state and federal policies, laws and regulations affecting aquaculture and recommend changes which may be necessary or useful to carry out the purposes of this article.
- (d) The board shall present its recommendations to the Department of Agriculture.