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19 V.I.C. § 2801 Purpose of chapter
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In order to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare of animals in a shelter environment, this chapter regulates animal shelters, pet shops, pet groomers, and kennels by establishing enforceable, uniform minimum standards of care for the physical, mental, and beh…
19 V.I.C. § 2802 Definitions
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(a) As used in this chapter:(a) “Ambient temperature” means the temperature surrounding an animal.(b) “Breeder” means any owner or keeper of a kennel who breeds more than 2 litters of dogs annually.(c) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Agri…
19 V.I.C. § 2803 Exercise of police power and written reports
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(a) All investigations and seizures of animals are the exercise of police power as set forth in 14 V.I.C. § 187 and 19 V.I.C. §§ 2603 and 2604 of this title. All animal shelters shall memorialize all investigations and seizures in a written report submitted to the Department of A…
19 V.I.C. § 2804 Inspections
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(a) The Department shall monitor all facilities that board animals for a fee or house animals for adoption, including, annual inspections, or upon a complaint. (b) The Department shall prepare and provide upon request a checklist based on the Guidelines for Standards of Care publ…
