Title 12A — Consumer Code
8 chapters · 181 sections in this title.
12A V.I.C. § 451 Definitions
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(a) For the purposes of this chapter:(a) “Business” means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation or other business entity formed for profit-making purposes, including retail establishments where goods or services or both are sold, as well as …
12A V.I.C. § 452 Payment options
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(a) (1) Any business and any branch, department, division or agency of the Government of the Virgin Islands shall offer at least two (2) payment options to a customer. Payment options include cash, credit or debit card, check or money order, and electronic transfer. One of the pa…
12A V.I.C. § 453 Receipts
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(a) A business shall offer a customer a receipt for any transaction of $5 or more. For transactions under $5, the business shall provide the customer with a receipt upon request. (b) A receipt must contain the following information:(1) the items purchased;(2) the amount of money …
12A V.I.C. § 454 Posting requirements
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(a) A business shall prominently display at the point of sale a clearly identifiable sign specifying the payment options available. (b) A business that does not offer goods or services from a physical location is required to inform a customer verbally or in writing about the avai…
12A V.I.C. § 455 Recordkeeping
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A business shall maintain a record of daily transactions that includes the items sold to customers, the amount received, and the payment method. The records shall be maintained and available for inspection by the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue for a period of not less …
12A V.I.C. § 456 Complaints
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(a) Any person with knowledge of a suspected violation of the provisions of this chapter may file a formal complaint with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs. A complaint can also be made telephonically and may be filed anonymously. (b) The Department of Licensing an…
12A V.I.C. § 457 Administration and enforcement
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(a) The Commissioner of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. (b) The Commissioner of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out …
12A V.I.C. § 458 Penalties
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(a) For any violation of any provision of this chapter, the Commissioner of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, may impose an administrative fine of not less than $1,000 for a first offense, and no…