§ 2035. Determination of reasonable cost
(1) The determination of “reasonable cost” as such term is used in clauses (1) and (2) of section 2033(b) of this title shall be made in each case by the Commissioner based upon expert testimony respecting the value and repair of the dwelling under consideration.
§ 2036. Cooperation with Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority
The Commissioner shall, with respect to those areas designated by the Legislature as urban renewal areas, work closely with and cooperate with the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority in achieving its objectives in the urban renewal area and shall coordinate his activities with those of the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority; the Commissioner shall further […]
§ 2037. Estimates of expenses of administration and enforcement
The Commissioner, as soon as possible after appointment and designation, shall prepare an estimate of the annual expense or costs to provide the equipment, personnel and supplies necessary for periodic examinations and investigations of dwellings in the communities of the Virgin Islands for the purpose of determining the fitness of such dwellings for human habitation, […]
§ 2024. Penalties
Any person violating a provision of the subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or both, such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court, and each violation […]
§ 2025. Burial at sea
Remains of deceased persons may be taken by boat from any harbor in this territory, or, if cremated, may be taken by boat or by air, for burial at sea at a point not less than ten miles from the nearest shoreline. Cremated remains shall be removed from their container before such remains are buried […]
§ 2031. Findings
It is found and declared that there exist in the Virgin Islands dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities, or due to other conditions including those set forth in section 2033(f) of this title, rendering […]
§ 2032. Powers of Government of the Virgin Islands
Power is conferred upon the Government of the Virgin Islands to require or cause the repair, closing or removal of such structures in the manner provided in this chapter. For this purpose and other governmental purposes, the Commissioner of Public Works or his designated representative (hereinafter referred to in this chapter as the Commissioner) is […]
§ 2033. Procedures
(a) Whenever a petition is filed with the Commissioner by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal or his designee or by at least 25 residents of a community wherein the dwelling is located charging that any dwelling is unfit for human habitation, he shall, if his preliminary investigation discloses a basis for such charges, […]
§ 2019. License fee
The Commissioner shall collect from every cemetery company operating under the provisions of this chapter, an annual license fee based on receipts from the sale of cemetery spaces during the preceding twelve month fiscal period. On receipts under $25,000 the fee shall be $50 per annum; at least $25,000 but under $100,000 the fee shall […]
§ 2020. License not assignable or transferable
No license issued under section 2019 of this subchapter shall be transferable or assignable and no licensee shall develop or operate any cemetery authorized by this subchapter under any name or at any location other than that contained in the application for such license.