Enforcement

12 V.I.C. § 144 — under Community and Heritage Tree Law.

12 V.I.C. § 144

(a) The Territorial Forester shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and may issue citations or institute legal proceedings for violations of this chapter.

(b) If it becomes necessary, the Territorial Forester may request assistance from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources in the enforcement of this chapter.

(c) As it pertains to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and the Department of Public Works, in instances where immediate action is necessary to include power restoration due to service interruption or power quality degradation, these entities are exempted from the requirements of this chapter and shall comply with the procedures set forth by the Commissioner of Agriculture or his designee.