6 chapters · 51 sections in this title.
10 V.I.C. § 61 Construction
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The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the territory for the protection of the public welfare, health and peace of the people of this territory and in fulfillment of the provisions of the Revised Organic Act of this territory concerning …
10 V.I.C. § 62 Commission on Civil Rights—Establishment
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(a) There is established, within the Department of Justice for budgetary purposes only, a Commission to be known as the Virgin Islands Civil Rights Commission. (b) The Commission shall be composed of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and…
10 V.I.C. § 63 Powers and duties of the Commission
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(a) The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:(a) Enforce the provisions of this title;(b) Investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation that citizens of the United States, otherwise qualified to vote, are being deprived of their right to vote and h…
10 V.I.C. § 64 Unlawful discriminatory practices
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(1) It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice:(a) For an employer, because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or political affiliation of any individual, to refuse to hire or employ or to bar…