Title 27 — Professions and Occupations

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27 V.I.C. § 168b Unlawful practice of podiatry
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It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of podiatry in the Virgin Islands or to hold himself forth as a practitioner thereof or assume the title of “Doctor” in relation thereto, except as provided in this subchapter.
27 V.I.C. § 168c License required
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(a) Any person desiring to practice podiatry in the Virgin Islands shall first obtain a license to do so in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter provided, however, that no applicant for admission to the practice of podiatry shall be examined solely by a member who is…
27 V.I.C. § 168d Powers and duties of Board
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(a) The Board shall administer the provisions of this subchapter, except as otherwise specifically provided, and, without limitation of the generality of the foregoing, shall have the power and duty to:(a) Adopt an official seal;(b) Recommend the issuance, suspension, or revocati…
27 V.I.C. § 168e Quorum; one member as supervisory board
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Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. The chairman or any one member of the Board may constitute a supervisory board for the purpose of examining applicants for admission to practice.
27 V.I.C. § 168f Application for license; qualifications
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(a) Applications for license shall be sent to the Board at least six weeks prior to the date of the examination and shall be accompanied by satisfactory proof that the applicant—(1) Is twenty-one years of age or over;(2) Is of good moral character;(3) Is not addicted to intempera…
27 V.I.C. § 168g Examinations [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 168g Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 168h National and state certificates [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 168h Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 168i Fees for examination and license certificate [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 168i Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 168j Issuance of licenses by Commissioner of Health [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 168j Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 168k Registration of licenses; annual fees; revocation and suspension [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 168k Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 168l Penalties
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Whoever practices podiatry in the Virgin Islands as covered by this subchapter without having first obtained the license prescribed herein, or willfully violates any of the provisions of this subchapter, or any rules and regulations issued hereunder, shall be fined not less than …
27 V.I.C. § 168m Continuing education requirements
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Podiatrists licensed to practice in the Virgin Islands shall, as a requirement for renewal of license, complete at least 30 CPME credit hours of study each year from a Podiatry Continuing Education Program. However, the Board may maintain continuing education requirements in such…
27 V.I.C. § 168n Emergency care of injured persons
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Any person licensed to practice podiatric medicine in the Virgin Islands, or licensed under an Act of any other State or Territory of the United States, who in good faith provides emergency care without fee to a victim of an accident at the scene of an accident, or in case of dis…
27 V.I.C. § 17 Rules and regulations
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The Board shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with this subchapter and may amend, repeal and enforce those rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the Medical Practice Act and to fulfill its duties under the act.
27 V.I.C. § 18 Funding and fees
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(a) The Board must be fully supported by the revenues generated from its activities, including fees, charges and reimbursed costs. All such revenues, with the exception of fines and initial application fees, shall be deposited in the General Fund. All fines levied by the Board an…
27 V.I.C. § 19 Truth in health care professional services
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(a) Short title. This section may be cited as the “Truth in Health Care Professional Services Act”. (b) Purpose. The Legislature of the Virgin Islands hereby finds and declares that:(1) There are widespread differences regarding the training and qualifications required to earn pr…
27 V.I.C. § 2 Statement of purpose
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In the interests of public health, safety and welfare, and to protect the people from the unprofessional, improper and incompetent practice of medicine, it is the responsibility of the Legislature to enact laws regulating the granting and subsequent use of the privilege to practi…
27 V.I.C. § 20 Physicians employed or contracted by the Government of the Virgin Islands
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No physician may be employed or placed on contract with the Government of the Virgin Islands unless the physician is board-eligible or board-certified. This section does not apply to physicians employed with or under contract with the Government of the Virgin Islands before the e…
27 V.I.C. § 3 The Virgin Islands Board of Medical Examiners
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(a) Board created. The Virgin Islands Board of Medical Examiners (hereafter referred to as the Board), established in 3 V.I.C. § 415, shall regulate the practice of medicine in the Virgin Islands in accordance with this statute and to otherwise enforce this statute. (b) Delegatio…
27 V.I.C. § 31 Unlawful practice of medicine, surgery, osteopathy, optometry, naturopathy and podiatry [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 31 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 32 License required [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 32 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 33 Powers and duties of Board [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 33 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 34 Application for license; qualifications [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 34 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 35 Examinations [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 35 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 36 Issuance of licenses by Commissioner of Health for Radiological Technologists [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 36 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 37 Fees for examination and license certificate [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 37 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 38 Repealed. Dec. 28, 1988, No. 5402, § 4(d), Sess. L. 1988, p. 389
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27 V.I.C. § 38 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 38a Issuance of licenses by Board [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 38a Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 38b Institutional licenses [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 38b Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 38c Temporary and special licenses [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 38c Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 38d Mandatory continuing medical education [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 38d Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 38e Status of foreign medical graduates [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 38e Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 38f Requirements for Government physicians [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 38f Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 39 Registration of licenses; annual fees; revocation or suspension [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 39 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 4 Examinations
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(a) Medical licensing examination. (1) No person shall receive a license to practice medicine in the jurisdiction unless the person has passed an examination or examinations satisfactory to the Board.(2) The Board shall approve the preparation and administration of an examination…
27 V.I.C. § 40 Exemptions [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 40 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 41 Penalties [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 41 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 42 Immunity in emergency [Repealed]
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27 V.I.C. § 42 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
27 V.I.C. § 45a Definitions
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(a) For the purposes of this subchapter:(a) “Distant site” means the telemedicine site where the provider group is providing medical services to a patient at a distance or consulting with a patient's provider remotely.(b) “Licensure for Telemedicine” means a telemedicine license …
27 V.I.C. § 45b Purpose
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In the interests of public health, safety and welfare, and to protect the people from the unprofessional, improper and incompetent practice of telemedicine, it is the responsibility of the Legislature to enact laws regulating the granting and subsequent use of the privilege to pr…
27 V.I.C. § 45c Telemedicine licensure
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(a) The Virgin Islands Board of Medical Examiners shall regulate the practice of telemedicine in the Territory in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and the following:(a) No person shall practice or attempt to practice medicine at a distant site between the Virgin …
27 V.I.C. § 45d Regulation of telemedicine licensure
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(a) The Board of Medical Examiners may establish regulations for telemedicine licensure as follows:(a) The Board of Medical Examiners shall issue a telemedicine license to authorize certain physicians, who hold a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in another state…
27 V.I.C. § 5 Requirements for full licensure
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(a) The applicant shall provide the Board and attest to, or provide the means to obtain and verify, the following information and documentation in a manner required by the Board:(1) the applicant's full name and all aliases or other names ever used, current address, Social Securi…
27 V.I.C. § 50a Definitions
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As used in this subchapter— “Physician assistant” means a person who has graduated from a physician assistant or surgeon assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by the predecessor or successor agency, and/or a person…
27 V.I.C. § 50b Qualifications for licensure
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the Board shall license an individual before the individual may practice as a physician assistant. The Board may grant a license as a physician assistant to an applicant who:(1) submits an application on forms approved by the B…
27 V.I.C. § 50c Graduate license
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(a) The Board may grant a graduate license to an applicant who meets the qualifications for licensure except that the applicant has not yet taken the national certifying examination or is awaiting the results.(a) A graduate license is valid(1) for one year from the date of issuan…
27 V.I.C. § 50d Temporary license
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A temporary license may be granted to an applicant who meets all the qualifications for licensure but is awaiting the next scheduled meeting of the Board.
27 V.I.C. § 50e Inactive license
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Any physician assistant who notifies the Board in writing on forms prescribed by the Board may elect to place his license on an inactive status. A physician assistant with an inactive license is excused from payment of renewal fees and may not practice as a physician assistant. A…
27 V.I.C. § 50f Renewal
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(1) Each person who holds a license as a physician assistant in this Territory shall, upon notification from the Board, renew the license by(1) submitting the appropriate fee as determined by the Board;(2) completing the appropriate forms; and(3) meeting any other requirements se…
27 V.I.C. § 50g Exemption from licensure
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(1) Nothing in this subchapter may be construed to require licensure under this subchapter if:(1) a physician assistant student enrolled in a physician assistant or surgeon assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Prog…