Title 19 — Health
55 chapters · 745 sections in this title.
19 V.I.C. § 1565 Short title
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This chapter may be referred to and cited as the “Solid Waste Disposal, Resource Recovery and Desalination Facility Development Act”.
19 V.I.C. § 1566 Policy and legislative intent
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The processing of solid waste by resource recovery facilities provides a preferred method of disposing of solid waste. The recovery of resources contained in solid waste promotes commerce, industry and employment opportunities. The development of desalination facilities through a…
19 V.I.C. § 1567 Definitions
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(a) As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:(a) “Bonds” shall mean the bonds authorized by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands and issued by the Government of the Virgin Islands pursuant to section 8(b)(i) of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as …
19 V.I.C. § 1568 Powers of the Authority
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(a) For the purpose of carrying out the establishment of Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery Facilities and Desalination Facilities, as authorized by this chapter, the Authority, acting on behalf of the Government, shall, subject to the provisions of section 1569 of this c…
19 V.I.C. § 1568a Employment of residents
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(a) Any contract entered into by the Authority, on behalf of the Government, in accordance with section 1568 of this chapter, for construction, operation, repairs, and/or maintenance of Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery Facilities and Desalination Facilities, shall requi…
19 V.I.C. § 1569 Contract execution; applicability of certain chapters of Title 31, Virgin Islands Code
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(a) No contract or other agreement entered into by the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be valid unless and until executed by the Commissioner of Property and Procurement and approved by the Governor and the Legislature. (b) The provisions of chapter …
19 V.I.C. § 1570 Exemption from the jurisdiction of the Public Services Commission
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All Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery Facilities and Desalination Facilities developed pursuant to this chapter shall be exempt from the jurisdiction and regulation of the Public Services Commission of the Virgin Islands.
19 V.I.C. § 1570a Government appropriation of service fees
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By annual appropriation, the Legislature shall provide amounts necessary to satisfy the Government's fiscal year obligation to pay service fees for the operation and maintenance of Desalination Facilities and Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery Facilities developed pursuan…
19 V.I.C. § 1570b Repealed. Jan. 23, 2004, No. 6638, § 5(pp), Sess. L. 2003, p. 251
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19 V.I.C. § 1570b Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
19 V.I.C. § 1570c Inconsistent provisions in other acts superseded
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Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 56 of this title, the implementation of this chapter shall be the sole responsibility of the Waste Management Authority. Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with any other provisions of law, the provisions of this c…
19 V.I.C. § 1570d Repealed. Jan. 23, 2004, No. 6638, § 5(rr), Sess. L. 2003, p. 252
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19 V.I.C. § 1570d Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
19 V.I.C. § 1570e Penalties
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Any person who violates any of the provisions of the rules and regulations issued by the Waste Management Authority pursuant to the provisions of subsection (g) of section 1568 of this chapter shall be fined $100.00.
19 V.I.C. § 1570f Disposal of collected waste
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(a) Effective on the date the owner of a Solid Waste Disposal Resource Recovery and Desalination Facility constructed pursuant to this chapter is contractually obligated to commence operation, in either the District of St. Thomas-St. John or the District of St. Croix, all solid w…