SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2024 SESSION CHAPTER E771 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 a sectionNsection numbered 9.1-116.9, relating to Task Force on Fentanyl and Heroin Enforcement established.

R O [S 367] Approved LApril 8, 2024 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

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That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 a sectEonsection numbered 9.1-116.9 as follows:

DA. which shall consist of (i) two members of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates;

There is hereby created the Task Force on Fentanyl and Heroin Enforcement (the Task Force), which shall consist of (i) two members of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates;

(iii) the Attorney General, or his designee;

(iv) the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, or his designee;

(vi) the Superintendent of State Police, or ofhis thedesignee; Virginia Sheriffs' Association;

and(vii) (ix)a anrepresentative attorneyof for the Commonwealth representing tSepresentative Virginia Association of Commonwealth'sChiefs Attorneys.of Police;

(viii) a representative of the Virginia Sheriffs' Association;

and (ix) an attorney for the Commonwealth representing the Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys.

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