§ 844. Injunction against violations
Whenever it appears that any person is violating or threatening to violate any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation or order issued thereunder or is committing any offense described in section 836 of this chapter, the department, acting by the attorney general, may bring suit against such person in any court of competent […]
§ 845. Act of officer or agent deemed act of principal
In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter or this title relating to penalties, the act of a director, officer, agent or other person acting for or employed by a person, association or corporation subject to the provisions of this chapter and acting within the scope of his employment, shall be deemed the act […]
§ 846. Disposal of fines and moneys recovered
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all moneys recovered, either as fines, penalties, forfeitures or otherwise, for the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules of the department, and all bail forfeited by persons charged with such violations, is the property of the Virgin Islands.
§ 847. Severability
If any provision of this chapter is declared unconstitutional, or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, by a court of competent jurisdiction, the constitutionality of the remainder of the chapter, and the applicability thereof to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected.
§ 848. Short title
This chapter may be cited as the Virgin Islands Pesticide Control Act.
§ 839. Procedure following seizure
(a) Whenever the Commissioner finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any pesticide is adulterated or misbranded or improperly labeled, or is not colored within the meaning of this chapter, or is not registered as required under this chapter, or for which a permit has not been issued for its sale, offer for sale, […]
§ 840. Investigations
(a) The Commissioner, or any officer of the department when authorized by the Commissioner, may investigate and report as to all matters within or pertaining to the powers and jurisdiction of the department for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the department made pursuant thereto. (b) […]
§ 841. Immunity of witnesses
In any investigation, hearing or inquiry, conducted pursuant to this chapter or the rules of the department made pursuant thereto, the Commissioner, or his deputy or other officer presiding at such investigation, hearing or inquiry, may confer immunity in accordance with title 14 of this Code.
§ 842. Sanctions
(a) Administrative sanctions. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation or order issued thereunder or commits any offense described in section 836 of this chapter shall be liable to the people of the Virgin Islands for a civil penalty not to exceed […]
§ 843. Aiders and abettors
Any person knowingly aiding or abetting any other person in the violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order of the department made pursuant thereto is subject to the same punishment and penalty as that prescribed by this chapter for the violation by such other person.