The Commissioner shall:
1. Enforce the marine fishery and habitat laws and regulations;2. Serve as chief executive officer of the Commission and devote full time to the duties of the office;3. Appoint all personnel; and4. Establish and equip a permanent office on the Virginia Peninsula.For purposes of this section, "Virginia Peninsula" shall include the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, and Poquoson, and the Counties of James City and York.
Code 1950, §§ 28-11, 28-16, 28-18, 28-19, 28-20; 1952, c. 177; 1962, c. 406, §§ 28.1-4, 28.1-9, 28.1-11, 28.1-12, 28.1-13, 28.1-23; 1968, c. 749; 1973, c. 148; 1983, c. 318; 1984, c. 463; 1992, c. 836; 2009, c. 103.Amended by Acts 2009, c. 103.Amended by Acts 1992, c. 836.Amended by Acts 1984, c. 463.Amended by Acts 1983, c. 318.Amended by Acts 1973, c. 148.Amended by Acts 1968, c. 749.Amended by Acts 1962, c. 406, 28.1-4, 28.1-9, 28.1-11, 28.1-12, 28.1-13, 28.1-23.Amended by Acts 1952, c. 177.