(a) There is established as an executive department in the Government of the United States Virgin Islands the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (hereinafter, referred to as the “Department”). (b) At the head of the Department there shall be a Commissioner of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, (hereinafter, referred to as the “Commissioner”). The Commissioner […]
The Department shall provide and administer consumer services and programs pursuant to this chapter and the Consumer Protection Law of 1973, as set forth in Title 12A of this Code; shall establish, administer, coordinate and supervise the regulation and licensing of private business and professions, including automobiles for hire; and shall administer services to agencies, […]
(a) Duties and responsibilities. The Department shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) study the problems of the consumer and determine the best methods of protecting consumer interests; (2) compile, evaluate and publicize the existing laws and regulations for the protection of consumers and recommend legislation deemed necessary for such purposes; (3) coordinate with […]
(a) The Public Services Commission, heretofore existing within the Department of Public Works, is continued within the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs for budgetary purposes only. (b) The Commission shall be composed of nine members, as follows: (1) Seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Legislature; (2) Two […]
(a) The Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission is established as a semiautonomous agency. The Commission is situated within the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs for budgetary purposes only. (b) The Commission is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Legislature. Of the seven members appointed: (1) Three […]
Any reference in this Code to the Consumer Services Administration or to the Director of Consumer Services shall be deemed to refer to and apply to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs and the Commissioner of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, respectively.
