Title 27 — Professions and Occupations
22 chapters · 534 sections in this title.
27 V.I.C. § 330 Virgin Islands Board of Contractors, Trades, and Crafts
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(a) The Virgin Islands Board of Contractors, Trades, and Crafts (Board) is hereby established within the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs. The Board is composed of nine members, including the Commissioner of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs or the Comm…
27 V.I.C. § 331 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different construction, application, or meaning—(1) “Board” means the Virgin Islands Board of Contractors, Trades, and Crafts.(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs.(…
27 V.I.C. § 331a Unlawful practice of general construction
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as or use the title of contractor or the titles of the following professions within the Virgin Islands unless the person is licensed as provided for in this chapter:(1) General Construction Contractor(2) Plumber Contractor(3) Ele…
27 V.I.C. § 332 License required
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Any person wishing to practice as any of the professions listed in section 331(a) in the Virgin Islands or to engage in any construction trade as a business shall obtain a license to do so in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
27 V.I.C. § 333 Powers and duties of the board
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(a) The Board shall have the power and duty to:(1) adopt an official seal;(2) examine, issue, suspend and revoke licenses issued under this chapter;(3) establish fees to be charged and collected;(4) adopt, amend and repeal rules and regulations and bylaws, not inconsistent with t…
27 V.I.C. § 334 Applications for licenses; qualifications
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(1) Applications for licenses under this chapter shall be forwarded to the Chairman of the Board and shall be accompanied by satisfactory proof in writing that the applicant —(1) is of good moral character as shown by at least three letters of favorable character testimony; and(2…
27 V.I.C. § 335 Examinations and issuance of licenses
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(a) Every applicant for a license pursuant to this chapter shall be required to be tested in writing and by practical examination issued and administered by the Board to show that the applicant has sufficient knowledge, technical training and administrative ability to perform, su…
27 V.I.C. § 335a Specialty licenses
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(1) In order to protect the public health, comfort and safety, the Board may, by regulation, establish specialty licenses and the requirements for the issuance of those licenses, in the following occupations:(1) Alarm systems, access systems, and security equipment(2) Air conditi…
27 V.I.C. § 336 Requirements for licensure
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(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 b…
27 V.I.C. § 337 Use of licensee's name by another
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No person who has obtained a license pursuant to this chapter shall allow his name or the business in whose name the license was issued to be used by another person or company either for the purpose of obtaining required permits or for doing business or work under such license.
27 V.I.C. § 338 Bonds
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(a) Every person licensed in any of the professions under section 331(a)(1)-(4) shall execute and deposit with the Commissioner a bond in a sum of not less than $100,000 and with such number of U.S. Treasury listed and rated sureties as the Board may determine, to be conditioned …
27 V.I.C. § 339 Fees
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The fee for taking each examination to be licensed under this chapter shall be set by the Board but shall not exceed $500. Such fee shall be paid to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs prior to the examination.
27 V.I.C. § 340 Revocation or suspension of licenses
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(a) The Board may refuse to grant, or may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew any license if the holder has—(1) secured such license by any misrepresentation;(2) demonstrated a level of competence manifestly inconsistent with the retention of the license in question;(3) engaged in…
27 V.I.C. § 341 Charges against licensee; hearing
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(a) Any person aggrieved by an action of a licensee may file charges against the licensee as set forth in this section. Such charges shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the person making them and shall be filed with the secretary of the Board. The Board, unless dismissed…
27 V.I.C. § 342 Revocation and reapplication
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A person whose license has been revoked may become eligible not earlier than three years from the date of the revocation for a new license, upon meeting all of the requirements of this chapter.
27 V.I.C. § 343 Appeal
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(a) Any person aggrieved by an action of the Board in revoking, suspending, or refusing to issue his or its license may appeal such action to any court of competent jurisdiction in the Virgin Islands within 30 days after the date of such action. The filing of an appeal shall not …
27 V.I.C. § 344 Penalties
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Whoever violates any provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation thereunder shall be fined not less than $1,000 for each violation or act of non-compliance; but failure to renew a license under this chapter is punishable by a monthly $100 fine for up to a maximum of 12 m…
27 V.I.C. § 345 Exception
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The bona fide owner and occupier of a single-family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessories and quarters in connection with the dwelling, may perform general contracting, electrical, plumbing, fiber optic and mechanical work on the dwelling,…