§ 105. Proof strength requirements
No person shall engage in the production of rum in the United States Virgin Islands unless such rum is distilled at less than 190 degrees proof, but such proof may be reduced prior to barrelling or bottling to not less than 80 degrees proof.
§ 106. Penalties for violations
Whoever violates section 102, 104, or 105 of this title, or regulations issued pursuant to section 103 of this title, shall be fined not more than $200 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
§ 150. Purpose
The Legislature finds and declares that there exists a situation characterized by price-cutting and other competitive practices in the liquor traffic in the United States Virgin Islands which has come to a point of such abuse that it is necessary to protect the public interest against dangerous economic and moral consequences. The Legislature further finds […]
§ 151. Definitions
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth below and the definitions contained in chapter 1 of this title shall govern the construction of this chapter. “Alcoholic Beverage” includes distilled alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, and which contains one-half of one per centum or more of […]
§ 152. Registration of brands; wholesale price schedules
(a) No person subject to the licensing provisions of chapter 1 of this title shall ship, transport, receive, deliver, sell or offer for sale any alcoholic beverages within the United States Virgin Islands until the following information has been filed with the Board: (1) the name of the brand, trade name or other distinctive characteristic […]
§ 153. Fair trade contracts; authority; conditions
No contract relating to the sale or resale of any alcoholic beverage which bears, on the label or container of which bears the trademark, brand, or name of the producer or owner of the alcoholic beverage and which is in fair and open competition with alcoholic beverages of the same general class produced by others […]
§ 154. Fair trade contracts; implied conditions
The provisions authorized by section 153 of this chapter in any contract imply conditions that the alcoholic beverages may be resold without reference to such contract in the following cases: (1) In closing out the owners’ stock for the purpose of discontinuing delivery of any such alcoholic beverage. At the place of any such sale […]
§ 17. Revocation or suspension of licenses; review
(a) The Commissioner of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs may revoke or suspend any license issued under this chapter, upon finding, after public notice and adequate hearing, that such revocation or suspension is in the public interest. (b) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Commissioner of the Department of Licensing and […]
§ 17a. Certain packaged liquor and cigarette sales allowed
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, only applicants who would qualify as Minority Business Enterprises as that term is defined in Title 49, part 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations and who would qualify for assistance under Title 11, chapter 23, section 1252, subsections (a), (b) and (c) of this Code (the eligibility standards […]
§ 18. Regulations of the Board
(a) The Board may issue regulations, with the approval of the Governor, for the efficient and effective execution of the provisions of this chapter. (b) The holders of licenses issued under this chapter shall conduct their establishments in accordance with the regulations of the Board.