§ 2903. Penalty for violating section 2902
Any person violating the provisions of section 2902 of this title shall upon conviction thereof be subject to a fine of not more than $100.
§ 2901. Inspection, supervision and regulation
(a) All animals whose meat will be offered for sale in public places in the Virgin Islands shall be slaughtered at government-controlled slaughterhouses which shall be inspected and approved by the Commissioner of Health. (b) The Commissioner of Agriculture shall supervise and regulate the operation of slaughterhouses in the Virgin Islands, and shall fix the […]
§ 2902. Prohibited acts regarding slaughter of animals; exceptions
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to (a) slaughter any animal or animals in the Virgin Islands except at government-controlled slaughterhouses if the animal or animals so slaughtered or any parts thereof are to be sold, bartered or exchanged; (b) arrange for the slaughter of any animal or animals except at […]
§ 2812. Animal health and husbandry: feeding and water
(a) Dogs and cats must be fed at least twice each day except as otherwise required. The food must be free from contamination and must be wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal. (b) Food receptacles must be accessible […]
§ 2813. Parasite treatment
When a hosing or flushing method is used for cleaning a primary enclosure, any dog contained therein must be removed during the cleaning process and not returned until the enclosure is completely dry.
§ 2814. Adoption
(a) Each shelter shall form an adoption committee that will be responsible for creating and implementing a plan to host a minimum of four adoption events in the community where the animals may interact with potential placement. The Adoption Committee is responsible for maintaining statistics of the dogs and cats adopted at these events. (b) […]
§ 2802. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (a) “Ambient temperature” means the temperature surrounding an animal. (b) “Breeder” means any owner or keeper of a kennel who breeds more than 2 litters of dogs annually (c) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture or the Commissioner’s authorized representative. (d) “Companion animal” means a […]
§ 2803. Exercise of police power and written reports
(a) All investigations and seizures of animals are the exercise of police power as set forth in 14 V.I.C. § 187 and 19 V.I.C. §§ 2603 and 2604 of this title. All animal shelters shall memorialize all investigations and seizures in a written report submitted to the Department of Agriculture. (b) All “owner relinquishments” authorizations […]
§ 2804. Inspections
(a) The Department shall monitor all facilities that board animals for a fee or house animals for adoption, including, annual inspections, or upon a complaint. (b) The Department shall prepare and provide upon request a checklist based on the Guidelines for Standards of Care published by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. The inspector shall submit […]
§ 2805. Pet shop, pet groomer, kennels and animal shelter licenses
(a) A person operating or desiring to operate a pet shop, pet grooming company, kennel or animal shelter business must be licensed by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs and pay the applicable license fee to operate in the Virgin Islands. Those businesses that qualify as Virgin Islands not-for-profit corporations and provide a copy […]