Title 12 — Conservation
21 chapters · 371 sections in this title.
12 V.I.C. § 111 Definitions
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(a) For the purpose of this chapter and unless the context otherwise requires:(a) “Bounty species” means vermin, nuisance and invasive species.(b) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.(c) “DFW” means the Division of Fish and Wi…
12 V.I.C. § 112 Invasive Species Eradication Community Program
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(a) There is established within the DFW, a program known as “The Invasive Species Eradication Community Program” to assist with the control of the population growth of vermin, nuisance and invasive species that negatively impact the Virgin Islands, including red-tail boa constric…
12 V.I.C. § 113 Program eligibility
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(a) To be eligible to participate in the Program, all applicants must:(1) Be at least 18 years of age;(2) Possess a valid V.I. driver’s license;(3) Have not been convicted of a felony or wildlife-related offense within the last 5 years;(4) Consent to submit to a criminal backgrou…
12 V.I.C. § 114 Certification program and permits, fees
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(a) The Commissioner shall establish by regulations an in-person and on-line certification program. The certification program must include:(1) A listing of the types of species sought;(2) Instructions on humane euthanization;(3) The documentation process; and(4) The procedure to …
12 V.I.C. § 115 Euthanasia
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The Commissioner shall establish by regulation a list of humane methods, consistent with the American Veterinary Medical Association’s guidelines, to euthanize bounty species.
12 V.I.C. § 116 Bounty
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(a) Only Wildlife Control Operators are eligible to receive a bounty for the euthanasia of bounty species. (b) DRNR shall:(1) pay Wildlife Control Operators a bounty upon the euthanasia of the bounty species and the delivery of the head and intact stomach contents to the DFW for …
12 V.I.C. § 117 Invasive Species Eradication Community Program Fund
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(a) There is established in the Treasury of the Virgin Islands a special, non-lapsing fund designated and known as the Invasive Species Eradication Community Program Fund (“Program Fund”). The Commissioner of Finance shall maintain and provide for the administration of the Progra…