§ 161. Practice of optometry defined; use of ocular agents; authorization
(a) As used in this subchapter, a person practices optometry who, by any means or methods, other than by the use of drugs, conducts any one or more of the following practices and procedures: (1) the examination of the human eye and the eyelid for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment, excluding the lacrimal gland, or […]
§ 161a. Unlawful practice of optometry
It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to practice optometry in the Virgin Islands, or to use any title, abbreviation, sign, card or device to indicate that such person is practicing optometry, except as provided in this subchapter.
§ 161b. License required
(a) Any person desiring to practice optometry in the Virgin Islands shall first obtain a license to do so in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (b) A license issued pursuant to this subchapter for the practice of optometry shall be issued for a period of two years.
§ 154. Powers and duties of the Board
In addition to any other powers and duties that may be provided for by law, the Board shall administer the provisions of this subchapter, except as otherwise specifically provided, and without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, shall have the power and duty to— (1) adopt an official seal; (2) employ counsel, subpoena witnesses, […]
§ 151. Licensing of pharmacies
(a) The Commissioner of Finance, upon the recommendations of the Board, shall license any person to conduct a pharmacy who has filed an application therefor, subscribed by the applicant under oath or affirmation, and containing such information as the Board may require, and whose proposed pharmacy complies with all requirements of this subchapter, including the […]
§ 152. Expiration of license; fee
A license for the operation of a pharmacy shall be valid until the 31st day of December following issuance and, except as otherwise provided for herein, shall carry the same rights and responsibilities as licenses issued under chapter 9 of this title. The fee for a pharmacy license, payable annually, shall be $100.00.
§ 153. Pharmacist in charge; temporary absence
Every pharmacy shall at all times when open be under the constant, direct and personal supervision and management of a pharmacist who shall have personal supervision of not more than one pharmacy at the same time; Provided, however, a person licensed as an “assistant pharmacist” under the laws of the Virgin Islands may lawfully be […]
§ 153a. Pharmacist-administered immunizations
(a) As used in this section: (i) “CDC” means the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (ii) “Eligible patient” means an eligible patient in accordance with CDC guidelines for each recommended immunization. (iii) “Immunization” means any immunization approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and listed on the routine immunization schedules […]
§ 153b. Pharmacist-administered testing
A pharmacy providing appropriate tests, as defined in section 141, shall: (1) comply with United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations regarding good laboratory practice for CLIA – waived facilities and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations; and (2) provide a copy of its current CLIA certificate issued by the CMS to […]
§ 146. Issuance of licenses by Commissioner of Health; fee
The Board shall report its recommendations with respect to all applications to practice, including the results of all examinations, where such are required, to the Commissioner of Health who upon due consideration that all requirements have been met shall issue licenses to each qualifying applicant. The qualifying applicant shall pay a fee of $5 for […]