Penalties

19 V.I.C. § 230 — under Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services.

19 V.I.C. § 230

(a) The Commissioner may deny, revoke, or suspend a license based upon proof that the health service or facility is:(1) guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to provide the health service;(2) guilty of a felonious act;(3) incompetent by reason of negligence;(4) in violation of professional standards of care; or(5) incompetent in the performance of functions or duties. A revoked or suspended license may be reissued after one year. Appeals from actions of the Commissioner may be made to a competent court of law.

(1) guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to provide the health service;

(2) guilty of a felonious act;

(3) incompetent by reason of negligence;

(4) in violation of professional standards of care; or

(5) incompetent in the performance of functions or duties. A revoked or suspended license may be reissued after one year. Appeals from actions of the Commissioner may be made to a competent court of law.

(b) Whoever establishes, conducts, manages, or operates any health facility or health service for the practice of a health profession without a license under this chapter shall be fined not more than $500 for the first offense and not more than $1,000 for each subsequent offense. Each day of a continuing violation after conviction shall be considered a separate offense.