Title 19 — Health
55 chapters · 745 sections in this title.
19 V.I.C. § 2031 Findings
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It is found and declared that there exist in the Virgin Islands dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities, or due to other conditions…
19 V.I.C. § 2032 Powers of Government of the Virgin Islands
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Power is conferred upon the Government of the Virgin Islands to require or cause the repair, closing or removal of such structures in the manner provided in this chapter. For this purpose and other governmental purposes, the Commissioner of Public Works or his designated represen…
19 V.I.C. § 2033 Procedures
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(a) Whenever a petition is filed with the Commissioner by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal or his designee or by at least 25 residents of a community wherein the dwelling is located charging that any dwelling is unfit for human habitation, he shall, if his prelim…
19 V.I.C. § 2034 Powers of Commissioner
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The Commissioner may exercise such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including the following powers in addition to others granted in this chapter: (1) to investigate the dwelling conditions in the com…
19 V.I.C. § 2035 Determination of reasonable cost
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(1) The determination of “reasonable cost” as such term is used in clauses (1) and (2) of section 2033(b) of this title shall be made in each case by the Commissioner based upon expert testimony respecting the value and repair of the dwelling under consideration.
19 V.I.C. § 2036 Cooperation with Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority
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The Commissioner shall, with respect to those areas designated by the Legislature as urban renewal areas, work closely with and cooperate with the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority in achieving its objectives in the urban renewal area and shall coordinate his activities wi…
19 V.I.C. § 2037 Estimates of expenses of administration and enforcement
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The Commissioner, as soon as possible after appointment and designation, shall prepare an estimate of the annual expense or costs to provide the equipment, personnel and supplies necessary for periodic examinations and investigations of dwellings in the communities of the Virgin …
19 V.I.C. § 2038 Provisions of chapter additional and supplemental to other laws
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to abrogate or impair the powers of the courts or of any department, bureau or agency of the Government of the Virgin Islands, or any political subdivision thereof, to enforce any provisions of local codes or regulations, nor to prevent …
19 V.I.C. § 2039 Powers of Government of Virgin Islands not limited
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the Government of the Virgin Islands or of any political subdivisions thereof to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement, by summary proceedings or otherwise.