11 chapters · 60 sections in this title.
25 V.I.C. § 401 Declaration of policy
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It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the orderly, efficient, equitable, safe, and ecologically sound allocation and regulation of moorings, anchorages and unobstructed navigational channels in the territorial waters of the Virgin Islands. The Legislature finds and dec…
25 V.I.C. § 402 Definitions
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(a) The term “Ad-Hoc Community Committee” means a group of persons chosen by the Commissioner from the areas affected to serve as a liaison between the community and the Department. (b) The term “anchoring” means the temporary securing of a vessel to the bottom of a water body so…
25 V.I.C. § 403 Powers of the Commissioner
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(a) The Commissioner is authorized and directed to conduct public hearings and, in accordance with Title 3, section 913, Virgin Islands Code, promulgate rules and regulations, or amend same relative to:(1) reasonable fee schedules for various administrative services, subject to t…
25 V.I.C. § 404 Mooring and anchoring of vessels in the Territory
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(a) The Commissioner shall administer and enforce all laws and regulations relating to the mooring and anchoring of vessels and houseboats within the territorial waters of the Virgin Islands. The Department shall develop and implement a mooring plan, subject to the approval of th…