SECTION 59.1-540. Administration  

The Department shall administer this chapter and shall have the following powers and duties:

1. To establish the criteria for determining what areas qualify as enterprise zones. Such criteria shall include, but not be limited to, the distress criteria specified in § 59.1-545 ;

2. To monitor the implementation and operation of this chapter;

3. To evaluate and report on the Enterprise Zone Program;

4. To administer, enforce, and interpret the regulations promulgated by the Board; and

5. To allocate grant funds in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

2005, cc. 59.1-545 , 59.1-545 .