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Home » US Law » 2019 US Virgin Islands Code » Title 27 - Professions and Occupations » Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands

§ 189b. Appeal

Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Board may appeal the matter to the Commissioner not later than 30 days after notification of the Board’s decision. The Commissioner shall act on the appeal not later than 30 days following receipt of the appeal. If the aggrieved is not satisfied with the Commissioner’s decision, the […]

§ 189c. Release of records

(a) A veterinarian licensed by the Board shall release or authorize the release of rabies immunization records and other relevant treatment data of an animal under the veterinarian’s care to (i) a requesting physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner who is contemplating the administration of the rabies treatment protocol to any person under the requesting […]

§ 189d. Reporting of animal cruelty

(a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall report to the Commissioner, the Board, and the Virgin Islands Police Department suspected animal cruelty, including cases of an animal exhibiting injuries consistent with dog fighting or injuries due to the administration of improper dosages of any drug or medicine. (b) A person licensed under this chapter […]

§ 189e. Severability

If any part of this chapter is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid part remain in effect.