§ 2801. Purpose of chapter
In order to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare of animals in a shelter environment, this chapter regulates animal shelters, pet shops, pet groomers, and kennels by establishing enforceable, uniform minimum standards of care for the physical, mental, and behavioral needs of animals in animal shelters, pet shops, pet groomers, and kennels […]
§ 2717. Presentation of animals upon receipt of notice
Every person owning or having possession of animals in the Virgin Islands, shall, upon receiving notice in writing so to do, present such animals at the time and place specified in the notice for inspection by the Commissioner of Agriculture or his duly authorized representative.
§ 2718. Forfeiture of imported animals
If any animals are imported or brought into, or attempted to be imported or brought into the Virgin Islands contrary to the provisions of this chapter, or of any order or regulations issued thereunder, they may be seized by the Commissioner of Agriculture or any police or sanitation officer, and forfeited to the Government of […]
§ 2719. Penalty for entering posted premises without permission
Whenever any person having animals in his possession, or keeping animals within a place wherein infectious or contagious disease exists, posts a notice at the entrance of a building or enclosed place in which such animals are kept, forbidding persons to enter that building or place without his permission, and any person, not having the […]
§ 2720. Detailing policemen for purposes of enforcement
At such times as it becomes necessary upon request of the Commissioner of Agriculture, the Governor of the Virgin Islands is hereby given authority to detail such number of policemen as in his opinion is wise to act as representatives of the Commissioner of Agriculture, and when so detailed such policemen shall have any or […]
§ 2721. Penalties for violating chapter
Whoever violates any provision of this chapter or any regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be fined not more than $200 or imprisoned not more than one month, or both.
§ 2715. Regulations of Commissioner of Agriculture; scope
The Commissioner of Agriculture may make and enforce such regulations for any of the following purposes as in his opinion are necessary; such regulations shall have the force and effect of law until amended or repealed: (1) The prevention of the importation of animals from a nonaccredited area as regards tuberculosis. (2) The causing of […]
§ 2716. Entry of enforcement official
Any officer or other person charged with the responsibility of carrying into effect any of the provisions of this chapter, may enter into any place or premises, or any steamship, vessel or boat, or any carriage, car, truck or other vehicle used for the carriage of animals, but shall, if called upon so to do, […]
§ 2707. Slaughter of infected animals; exceptions
The Commissioner of Agriculture shall cause to be slaughtered all animals found to be suffering from infectious or contagious disease, or suspected of being so infected, when in his opinion it is necessary to have such animals slaughtered for the purpose of preventing the spread of the disease with which the animals are infected or […]
§ 2708. Compensation for slaughtered animal
When the animal slaughtered was suffering from infectious or contagious disease and it appeared that the owner was not negligent in respect to the care of such animal so as to prevent it from becoming infected with infectious or contagious disease, compensation shall be paid the owner. The compensation paid shall not exceed the value […]