Title 19 — Health
55 chapters · 745 sections in this title.
19 V.I.C. § 1301 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the Virgin Islands Safe Drinking Water Act.
19 V.I.C. § 1302 Definitions
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(a) As used in this chapter—(a) “Agency” means the Department of Planning and Natural Resources as the agency charged with responsibility for implementation of this chapter.(b) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources, or his autho…
19 V.I.C. § 1303 Virgin Islands Primary Drinking Water Standards
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(a) The Commissioner shall with the approval of the Governor promulgate and enforce Virgin Islands Primary Drinking Water Standards. Virgin Islands Primary Drinking Water Standards shall protect health to the extent feasible, using technology, treatment techniques, and other mean…
19 V.I.C. § 1304 Variances and exemptions
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The Commissioner may authorize variances or exemptions from the regulations issued pursuant to section 1303 under conditions and in such manner as he deems necessary and desirable; Provided, however, That such variances or exemptions are permitted under conditions and in a manner…
19 V.I.C. § 1305 Imminent hazards
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The Commissioner, upon receipt of information that a contaminant which is present in or is likely to enter a public water system may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons, may take such actions as he may deem necessary in order to protect the h…
19 V.I.C. § 1306 Plan for emergency provision of water
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The Commissioner shall promulgate an adequate plan for the provision of safe drinking water under emergency circumstances. When, in the judgment of the Commissioner, emergency circumstances exist in the Virgin Islands with respect to a need for safe drinking water, he may take su…
19 V.I.C. § 1307 Notification of users and regulatory agencies
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Whenever a public water supply system (a) is not in compliance with the Virgin Islands Primary Drinking Water Standards, (b) fails to perform monitoring required by regulations adopted by the Commissioner, (c) is subject to a variance granted for an inability to meet maximum cont…
19 V.I.C. § 1308 Prohibited acts
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(a) The following acts and the causing thereof are prohibited:(a) Failure by a supplier of water to comply with the requirements of section 1307 of this chapter, or dissemination by such supplier of any false or misleading information with respect to notices required pursuant to …
19 V.I.C. § 1309 Penalties and remedies
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(a) A civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 may be imposed on any person who wilfully violates section 1308(a) of this chapter. (b) A civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each day in which a violation of section 1308(b) occurs may be imposed on any person who wilfully violates 130…
19 V.I.C. § 1310 Administration
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(a) To carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter, the Commissioner is authorized and empowered to:(a) perform any and all acts necessary to carry out the purposes and requirements of this chapter and of the Federal Act, relating to the adoption and enforcement of the …
19 V.I.C. § 1311 Severability
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If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the p…
19 V.I.C. § 1321 Fluoridation required; amounts
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For the purpose of promoting public health and in order to protect the dental health of Virgin Islands residents, particularly children, through prevention of tooth decay, any governmental agency or instrumentality, persons, firm or corporation having responsibility for the produ…
19 V.I.C. § 1322 Exceptions
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(a) Fluoridation of water as required in section 4201 of this title shall not be required when:(a) water contained in its natural state contains sufficient fluoride to conform to the requirements established herein;(b) water is bottled or otherwise containerized in another jurisd…
19 V.I.C. § 1323 Responsibility for administration and enforcement
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(a) The Department of Health shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter, shall conduct periodic inspections of water production and/or distribution facilities for compliance with the provisions hereof, and shall promulgate rules and regulations re…
19 V.I.C. § 1324 Penalty
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Any wilful non-compliance with the provisions of this chapter by any person, other than a governmental agency or instrumentality, shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $200. Each day of such wilful non-compliance shall constitute a separate violation for pu…