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§ 1513. Failure or refusal to obey subpoena

In the event a witness served with a subpoena by the Attorney General under this chapter fails or refuses to obey same or produce documentary material as provided herein, or to give testimony, relevant or material, to the investigation being conducted, the Attorney General may petition the District Court for an order requiring said witness […]

§ 1514. Incriminating testimony

In any investigation brought by the Attorney General pursuant to this chapter, the Attorney General may grant immunity from prosecution to witnesses called upon to testify therein. No individual granted such immunity shall be excused from attending, testifying or producing documentary material, objects or tangible things in obedience to a subpoena or under order of […]

§ 1516. Judgment or decree as prima facie evidence in action for damages

A final judgment or decree rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the Attorney General under this chapter to the effect that a defendant has violated this chapter shall be prima facie evidence against such defendant in any action for damages brought by any other party against such defendant under subparagraph (2) of […]

§ 1518. Construction of Federal Antitrust Law

When the language of this chapter is the same or similar to the language of a Federal Antitrust Law, the District Court in constructing this chapter shall follow the construction given to the Federal Law by the Federal Courts.

§ 1510. Service of subpoena

Service of a subpoena of the Attorney General as provided herein may be made by (a) delivery of a duly executed copy thereof to the person served, or if a person is not a natural person, to the principal place of business of the person to be served, or (b) mailing by certified mail, return […]

§ 1511. Examination of witness

The examination of all witnesses under this section shall be conducted by the Attorney General or by an assistant attorney general designated by him before an officer authorized to administer oaths in the United States Virgin Islands. The testimony shall be taken stenographically or by a sound recording device and shall be transcribed.

§ 1512. Fees and mileage

All persons served with a subpoena by the Attorney General under this chapter shall be paid the same fees as paid witnesses in the District Court of the Virgin Islands.

§ 1505. Exceptions

No provisions of this chapter shall be construed to make illegal: (1) the activities of any labor organization or of individual members thereof which are directed solely to labor objectives which are legitimate under the laws of either the United States Virgin Islands or the United States; (2) the activities of any cooperative organization, whether […]