Requirements for licensure

27 V.I.C. § 336 — under Virgin Islands Board of Contractors, Trades, and Crafts.

27 V.I.C. § 336

(a) Applicants for licenses pursuant to this chapter shall:(1) file with the Board proof that he carries all insurance require by law including, but not limited to, Worker's Compensation and automobile insurance, as well as public liability insurance in an amount as established by the Board.(2) show that he maintains a regular place of business at a physical address in the Virgin Islands.

(1) file with the Board proof that he carries all insurance require by law including, but not limited to, Worker's Compensation and automobile insurance, as well as public liability insurance in an amount as established by the Board.

(2) show that he maintains a regular place of business at a physical address in the Virgin Islands.

(b) (1) A license that is issued for any of the professions in section 331(a) or 335a to a person representing a business operating under a trade, partnership or corporation name, is valid only as long as the name or names appearing on such license are the same as the name or names of the person or persons operating such business. If there is any change in the status of either the person representing such business or in the business name, a new license is required.(2) A person serving as the representative under the license shall devote full time to the business for which the license is issued and shall personally sign applications for certificates of electrical, fiber optic or plumbing inspection, as the case may be.

(1) A license that is issued for any of the professions in section 331(a) or 335a to a person representing a business operating under a trade, partnership or corporation name, is valid only as long as the name or names appearing on such license are the same as the name or names of the person or persons operating such business. If there is any change in the status of either the person representing such business or in the business name, a new license is required.

(2) A person serving as the representative under the license shall devote full time to the business for which the license is issued and shall personally sign applications for certificates of electrical, fiber optic or plumbing inspection, as the case may be.

(c) If any qualifier ceases to be connected with the licensee or business, then the license remains in full force for a period of 90 days. After 90 days, the license is invalidated, but the licensee is entitled to return to active status pursuant to all relevant statutes and rules promulgated by the Board. During the 90-day period described in this subsection, the licensee may not bid on or undertake any additional contracts to be connected with the licensee until the license is reinstated as provided in this chapter.

(d) For purposes of this section, “qualifier” means any person who has passed a competency examination administered by the Board and is representing a business.