21 chapters · 363 sections in this title.
12 V.I.C. § 131 Title
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This chapter may be cited as “The Community and Heritage Tree Law of the Virgin Islands.”
12 V.I.C. § 132 Findings
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(a) Trees and shrubs provide important services to the people of the Virgin Islands and are known to assist with the natural control of solar heat, soil conservation, flood control, and air and noise pollution. They also provide a haven for wildlife and provide citizens with psyc…
12 V.I.C. § 133 Purpose and intent
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(a) This chapter encourages the conservation and preservation of trees in the Virgin Islands and provides a tool by which the community of the Virgin Islands may create and maintain healthy and vigorous community forests in public spaces. It ensures the proper care and preservati…
12 V.I.C. § 134 Definitions
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(1) In this chapter:(1) “ANSI” means the American National Standards Institute.(2) “Arborist” means a certified expert on tree care and maintenance certified by an institution, such as the International Society of Arboriculture.(3) “Care” means that which is required to maintain …