Title 19 — Health
55 chapters · 745 sections in this title.
19 V.I.C. § 2041 Definitions
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(a) The following words, terms and phrases have the following meanings:(a) “Authorized emergency vehicle” means a vehicle equipped with a siren, exhaust whistle or bell necessary to warn other vehicle operators or pedestrians of the approach of the emergency vehicle, including an…
19 V.I.C. § 2042 Prohibitions
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(a) It is unlawful—(1) to operate a sound-producing device that creates a noise disturbance;(2) to operate or cause to be operated an indoor or outdoor sound amplification device that creates a noise disturbance;(3) to sell anything by using a sound producing device within a resi…
19 V.I.C. § 2042a Sound standards
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(a) Sound standards for noise or music emanating from a business establishment are as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3):(1) Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight - 80 decibels;(2) Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. - 65 decibels; and(3) Frida…
19 V.I.C. § 2043 Taverns and bars; soundproofing
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(a) All owners of nightclubs, taverns, or bars within 100 feet of any church, school, or residential zoning district shall make all practical modifications to reduce sound that constitutes a noise disturbance or exceeds the noise limit as provided in section 2042a. (b) Any owner …
19 V.I.C. § 2044 Enforcement
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(a) The Virgin Islands Police Department, the Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, and the Virgin Islands Department of Health may investigate any possible violations of this chapter. (b) To determine whether violation of this chapter has taken place, the …
19 V.I.C. § 2045 Action for actual damages
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Any person who suffers actual damage as a result of violation of this chapter committed by any other person may bring an action against the person under this chapter and may bring any other common law or statutory causes of action. The court may award actual economic damages or a…
19 V.I.C. § 2046 Exemptions and special permits
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(a) This chapter does not apply to sounds emanating from the following sources or causes:(1) aircraft and airport activity conducted in accordance with federal laws and regulations;(2) authorized emergency vehicles;(3) maintenance of public service facilities;(4) law enforcement …
19 V.I.C. § 2047 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 the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the pr…
19 V.I.C. § 2048 Regulations
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The Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department shall promulgate noise control regulations and standards as necessary to accomplish the purposes and intent of this chapter.