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Home » US Law » 2019 US Virgin Islands Code » Title 12 - Conservation » Chapter 1 - Wildlife » Subchapter V - Miscellaneous Provisions Regarding Hunting, Capturing, Etc.

§ 62. Shipment of game birds from the United States Virgin Islands

No person may ship out any game birds from the United States Virgin Islands except that— (1) a licensed hunter may take not more than 10 birds a week from the United States Virgin Islands; (2) birds may be shipped for scientific or breeding purposes by special permission of the Commissioner.

§ 64. Capturing deer

No wild deer may be held in captivity without the written permission of the Commissioner.

§ 65. Sale of deer meat illegal

It shall be illegal for any person to sell local deer meat. Whoever violates this section shall be fined not more than $200 or imprisoned not more than 60 days, or both.

§ 67. Damage to crops and fruit trees by wildlife

(a) Whenever wildlife is damaging crops or fruit trees, the owner or lessee of the lands on which such damage is done, may report such fact to the Commissioner for investigation. If the Commissioner finds that wildlife is responsible for the damage reported, and that the damage is substantial, he may authorize the owner or […]

§ 68. Identification of offender

Any person witnessing an offense defined in subchapter II, III, or IV of this chapter may require the offender to give him his name and address. Any such offender who refuses to do so, or who gives a fictitious name or address, shall, in addition to any penalty imposed for the original violation, be fined […]

§ 70. Other penalties

Whoever violates any provision of this subchapter shall, if no other penalty is provided herein for such violation, be fined not more than $50.