§ 51. Cost-sharing in subsoiling of cropland and pasture land; authority of Government
The Government of the United States Virgin Islands is authorized to share with farmers in the United States Virgin Islands the cost of subsoiling cropland and pasture land to a depth that will effectively shatter the hardpan to permit better water penetration and increase the water table.
§ 52. Same; requests by farmers; duties of Board and Commissioner
Any farmer desirous of obtaining the benefit of Government cost-sharing in subsoiling under sections 51–55 of this title shall submit a request for such through the Board of Supervisors of the Virgin Islands Soil Conservation District. The said Board shall pass upon all such requests and submit its recommendations to the Commissioner of Agriculture for […]
§ 53. Same; requirements with respect to subsoiling
To qualify for cost-sharing, subsoiling must be performed only on land which can be benefited by such practice, and where such subsoiling will aid in the increase of the water table. Subsoiling must be performed to a minimum depth of 14 inches and a maximum spacing interval of 4 feet. On sloping land, subsoiling must […]
§ 54. Same; limitations on cost-sharing
The sharing of costs hereunder by the Government shall be limited to the rate of $5 for each acre subsoiled, regardless of the number of operations on the same acreage.
§ 55. Same; administration by, and powers of, Commissioner
The Commissioner of Agriculture shall administer the provisions of sections 51–54 of this title, and for such purposes is authorized— (a) to cooperate with any other governmental department or agency; and (b) to issue all such rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes and provisions of the said sections.
§ 121. Quarantine regulations for plants, seed, or other organic matter
The Commissioner of Agriculture may issue quarantine regulations to prevent the importation into the United States Virgin Islands of diseased or infected plants, seed or other organic matter, and may issue all necessary regulations for inspection to effect the object herein specified.
§ 122. Penalty
Whoever violates any of the regulations issued under section 121 of this title shall be fined not more than $100.
§ 123. Regulation of plant pests—Policy
The Legislature hereby finds and declares that it is necessary in the interest of the public health and safety, and the protection of the economic interests of the United States Virgin Islands to prevent the entry of dangerous and destructive plant pests into the territory.
§ 46. Powers of district and supervisors
The district and its supervisors shall have the following powers, in addition to others granted in sections 41–49 of this title: (1) to provide for, encourage, and conduct surveys, investigations, and research relating to the conservation and development of soil, water, and related resources, the prevention and control of erosion, the prevention of floodwater and […]
§ 47. Cooperation of government agencies
Agencies of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands shall cooperate with the district in the effectuation of programs and operations of the district.