Title 7 — Agriculture
9 chapters · 77 sections in this title.
7 V.I.C. § 1 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the Sustainable Farming Act.
7 V.I.C. § 10 Licenses, certificates, registrations, permits
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The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs shall issue, modify, suspend and revoke licenses, certificates and registrations for the use of agricultural resources and the Department of Health shall issue, modify, suspend and revoke permits, certificates and registrations of …
7 V.I.C. § 11 Prohibition of development and exclusive use
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All VICORP land is prohibited from development and shall be used exclusively for agricultural purposes.
7 V.I.C. § 12 Fiscal duties—expenditures
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With the exception of the Sustainable Agricultural Revolving Fund, no appropriations may be made from the Department of Agriculture's annual budget.
7 V.I.C. § 13 Interdepartmental expenses
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(a) The Commissioner may charge any departments, bureau, division, board, or other government agency that is supported by the appropriations from the General Fund its proportionate share of the administrative expenses of the Department, or an amount that reasonably compensates th…
7 V.I.C. § 14 Fees
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Pursuant to title 3 Virgin Islands Code § 935, the Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations establishing fees in accordance with this chapter. All fees implemented under the regulations must be published in a newspaper of general circulation twice per week for at least…
7 V.I.C. § 15 Refund of fees; collection
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(a) The Commissioner may, in whole or in part, refund money paid as fees in any of the following instances:(1) The payer requests a refund of a fee before any examination or inspection has been performed or service rendered by the Department.(2) The payment of the fee, assessment…
7 V.I.C. § 16 Promotion of the agricultural industry
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(a) The Department of Agriculture in an effort to promote sustainable agriculture shall collaborate with the Department of Education and the Board of Education to incorporate agricultural science courses in the curriculum at all grade levels, including kindergarten, by:(1) provid…
7 V.I.C. § 17 Homesteading/housing on public farmland
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(a) The Commissioner shall allow the lease holder of government property leased to farmers to construct a wooden structure or to put a trailer upon the leased premises. The Commissioner may not allow any masonry or similar type structure to be constructed on Government-leased far…
7 V.I.C. § 18 Restatement of the law
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The provisions of this chapter, insofar as they are substantially the same as existing law, are restatements and continuations of existing law, and not new enactments. The enactment of this chapter does not impair any privilege granted or right acquired under any laws of the Virg…
7 V.I.C. § 19 Penalties
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(a) Any person who willfully fails to make a report, as required in § 6 of this chapter, or willfully makes a false report shall have their license or farm registration suspended, and a new license or registration may not be issued until the report is made or a true report is fil…
7 V.I.C. § 2 Definitions
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(a) In this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words, terms, and phrases have the following meanings:(a) “Agricultural products” means fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, forage, ornamentals, aquaculture, (fish), trees, poultry, eggs, meat, and d…
7 V.I.C. § 20 Prosecution of violators; Attorney General
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The Attorney General shall prosecute all offenses committed in violation of this chapter.
7 V.I.C. § 25 Julie Mango
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(a) The Julie Mango is the fruit of choice of the Virgin Islands. (b) In collaboration with the Agriculture Department and our local farmers, the University of the Virgin Islands shall host annual workshops and demonstrations on mango production and marketing. (c) The Department …
7 V.I.C. § 26 Short title
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This subchapter may be cited as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Fresh Food Access and Farmers’ Market Technology Improvement Program Act.
7 V.I.C. § 27 Definitions
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As used in this subchapter, unless it is otherwise provided or the context requires a different construction, application, or meaning: “Farmers’ market” means a nontraditional fresh food market, licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service …
7 V.I.C. § 28 SNAP Fresh Food Farmers’ Market Technology Improvement Program
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The Department of Human Services and the Department of Agriculture shall implement a SNAP Fresh Food Access and Farmers’ Market Technology Improvement Program. The purpose of the Program is to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables and other eligible food products, includ…
7 V.I.C. § 29 Implementation of regulations
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The Department of Human Services, after consultation with the Department of Agriculture and the Public Finance Authority, shall adopt and promulgate necessary regulations governing the SNAP Fresh Food Access and Farmers’ Market Technology Improvement Program and shall implement t…
7 V.I.C. § 29a Local Food and Farm Council
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(a) A Local Food and Farm Council is established within the University of the Virgin Islands for budgetary purposes only. The Local Food and Farm Council is composed of 11 members, with each nongovernmental member serving a three-year term. A member may serve until the member’s s…
7 V.I.C. § 3 Legislative purpose
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(a) The purpose of this chapter is to promote and protect the agricultural industry of the Virgin Islands, to include the protection of prime agricultural farmland necessary to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare of the people of the Virgin Islands. (b) Flor…
7 V.I.C. § 4 Horticulture crops, nurseries, seeds/seedlings, livestock banks
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(a) Horticulture crops produced by nurseries are considered “growing agricultural crops” for the purposes of this chapter. (b) For the purposes of this chapter, a nursery where the primary activity is planned production of horticultural crops is a farm. However, a retail nursery …
7 V.I.C. § 5 Purchase of equipment and supplies for farmers
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(a) The Commissioner of Agriculture shall purchase and make available to agriculturists throughout the territory, by sale or on a rental basis, such items of equipment and supplies that, in the Commissioner's discretion, will promote the farming industry and assist the farmers in…
7 V.I.C. § 6 Responsibilities and requirements
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(a) Every licensed farmer shall file a 1040 tax form, including a schedule F tax form whether or not he earned the income. A certified copy of the form or tax clearance letter must be presented with license renewal application each year. No farming license or certification may be…
7 V.I.C. § 7 Land management: organic materials recycling program
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(a) The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the UVI Cooperative Extension Service, in conjunction with the University of the Virgin Islands, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources and the Waste Management Authority, must provide training on how to establish…
7 V.I.C. § 8 When agricultural operations do not constitute nuisance
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(a) No agricultural operation or any of its appurtenances shall be or become a nuisance, private or public, if such operations are conducted in accordance with existing best management practices and comply with existing laws and regulations of the Territory. The provisions of thi…
7 V.I.C. § 9 Administration
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(a) The Commissioner shall:(a) Identify, preserve, advise for the purchase and manage all public agricultural resources and agricultural-zoned lands in the territory for the development of a sustainable agriculture industry;(b) Encourage and assist the people of the Virgin Island…