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SB 390

Apple Board; repealing Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, delayed effective date, report.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Timmy French

Virginia bill eliminates the Apple Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, removing state infrastructure supporting apple industry promotion and research.

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Bill Summary · SB 390

Legislative bill overview

SB 390 would repeal Virginia's Apple Board and the Apple Fund, with the changes taking effect July 1, 2028. The bill requires a report to be submitted prior to the repeal, presumably detailing the Board's operations and the Fund's status.

Why is this important

The Apple Board oversees promotion, research, and industry standards for Virginia's apple sector. Eliminating it would remove a dedicated regulatory and promotional body for a significant agricultural commodity, potentially affecting farmers' ability to collectively market their product and fund research initiatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic impact on apple farmers: Small and mid-sized producers may lose cooperative marketing support and research funding that the Board currently provides
  • Cost-benefit analysis unclear: The bill doesn't specify why repeal is necessary or what cost savings would result, raising questions about whether benefits justify eliminating the program
  • Timeline and transition: The 2.5-year delayed effective date suggests legislative uncertainty; unclear whether farmers will have adequate transition planning or alternative support mechanisms

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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