21 chapters · 363 sections in this title.
12 V.I.C. § 181 Declaration of policy
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Whereas the pollution of the waters of the United States Virgin Islands constitutes a menace to public health and welfare, creates public nuisances, is harmful to wildlife, fish and aquatic life, and impairs beneficial uses of water, it is hereby declared to be the public policy …
12 V.I.C. § 182 Definitions
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(a) For the purposes of this chapter, and unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:(a) “Pollution” means such contamination, or other alteration of the physical, chemical or biological properti…
12 V.I.C. § 184 Powers and duties
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(a) The Department shall have and may exercise the following powers and duties:(a) To exercise general supervision of the administration and enforcement of this chapter and all rules and regulations and orders promulgated thereunder, and to perform any and all acts necessary to c…
12 V.I.C. § 185 Permit system
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(a) Except as provided in this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated hereto, the discharge of any pollutant into the waters of the United States Virgin Islands or the causing of pollution of the waters of the Virgin Islands, by any person, shall be unlawful. (b) It sh…