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Virgin Islands Statutes, Title 29

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Title 29, Public Planning and Development

25 chapters · 529 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 29529 Ch 1, Community Development and Renewal; S…64 Ch 12, Economic Development and Incentives64 Ch 3, Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivisio…42 Ch 19, Enterprise Zone Program Act32 Ch 17, Antiquities and Cultural Properties …30 Ch 8, Virgin Islands Waste Management Auth…28 Ch 10, Virgin Islands Port Authority25 Ch 13, Economic Park Development21 Ch 23, Hotel Development Program20 Ch 7, Public Works Acceleration Authority19 Ch 21, Economic Development Authority18 Ch 24, The Matching Fund Special Purpose Se…18 Ch 2, Emergency Housing and Stimulation of…17 Ch 5, Building Code17

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29 V.I.C. § 327 Remodeled buildings
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(a) As used in this section, “remodeling” means to substantially improve, alter, extend or otherwise change the structure of a building or change the location of exits, but shall not include maintenance, redecoration, reroofing or alteration of mechanical or electrical systems. (…
29 V.I.C. § 328 Historic properties
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The Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources shall exempt from the requirements of this chapter those historic buildings for which the access provisions would constitute a threat to the historic or architectural integrity of the property; provided, that alternative provisio…
29 V.I.C. § 329 Sidewalks
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All sidewalks constructed within the Virgin Islands shall be so designed and constructed as to allow physically disabled persons reasonable access thereto.
29 V.I.C. § 330 Title
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This chapter and the regulations issued pursuant to the authority hereinafter granted by this chapter shall be known and referred to as the Virgin Islands Housing Code.

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29 V.I.C. § 331 General purposes, application

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(a) The purpose of this chapter is to promote public safety, health and general welfare through the establishment and enforcement of minimum standards of occupancy, sanitation, light and ventilation, and safety to life and property incident to the use and occupancy of places of r…

29 V.I.C. § 332 Definitions

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Unless it is otherwise provided or the context requires a different construction, the following terms when used in this chapter shall have the meanings as herein defined: Apartment—A room or suite of rooms used or intended to be used as the home or residence of an individual, fam…

29 V.I.C. § 333 Standards of occupancy and maintenance of dwellings

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(a) After May 1, 1964, except as provided for in section 331(b)(2), (b)(3) and (b)(6) of this title, no person shall occupy as an owner or rent to another any building or part thereof for the purpose of living, sleeping, or cooking therein which does not comply in its design and …

29 V.I.C. § 334 Administration, enforcement, and appeals

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(a) Administration (1) This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority.(2) The Executive Director, or his authorized representatives, may, for the purpose of performing their official duties imposed by this…

29 V.I.C. § 339 Short title

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This subchapter may be cited as The Virgin Islands Visitable Housing Design and Incentive Act.

29 V.I.C. § 340 Definitions

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(1) As used in this subchapter, the term—(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources or the Commissioner's designee.(2) “Department” means the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.(3) “Dwelling” means any building, structu…

29 V.I.C. § 341 Construction and applicability

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(a) This subchapter may not be construed as a requirement on any real property owner unless the tax incentives provided under section 344 are being claimed. (b) This subchapter applies to real property owners that after the effective date of this subchapter:(1) construct visitabl…

29 V.I.C. § 342 Visitability Certification Program

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Subject to appropriation the Department shall establish a Visitability Certification Program. Through the program, the Department shall provide a single point of contact for each territorial district, for any person wishing to submit an application for a Visitability Certificate.…

29 V.I.C. § 343 Incentive application; architectural features

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(a) A real property owner who wishes to participate in the Visitable Housing Design and Incentive Program shall submit an incentive application to the Department in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Commissioner. (b) Every dwelling for which a real properly owner is …

29 V.I.C. § 344 Certificate of visitability

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(a) Upon completion of renovation or construction of a visitable dwelling, if the requirements of section 343 are met, the Commissioner shall issue a Certificate of Visitability to the property owner-applicant at the time of issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. (b) A Certifi…

29 V.I.C. § 345 Regulations

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The Commissioner, by regulations, shall provide procedures for application, inspection, certification, reporting and publicizing of the Visitable Housing Design and Incentive Program.

29 V.I.C. § 346 Education about Program

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The Commissioner shall educate the public, including all applicants for building permits, building contractors, developers and the general public, on the Visitable Housing Design and Incentive Program through the dissemination of written material, by information on its website an…

29 V.I.C. § 347 Report to Legislature

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The Commissioner shall report on the success of the Visitable Home Design Incentive Program and any funding needs of the program to the Legislature of the Virgin Islands on an annual basis, no later than May 30 each year.

29 V.I.C. § 451 Declaration of findings and policy

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(a) To facilitate the improvement of community services and enhance the health and welfare of citizens of the Nation and of the Virgin Islands, and to obtain assistance in the form of loans and/or grants under the various Federal programs, especially the Public Facility Loans Pro…

29 V.I.C. § 452 Definitions

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(a) As used in this chapter, unless it is otherwise provided, or the context requires a different construction, application, or meaning—“Area of operation” means the total geographical area composing the Virgin Islands of the United States.“Authority” means the Virgin Islands Pub…

29 V.I.C. § 471 Virgin Islands Public Works Acceleration Authority

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There is hereby established the Virgin Islands Public Works Acceleration Authority as a public body corporate and politic of the Virgin Islands. The Authority shall constitute an instrumentality of the Government of the Virgin Islands within the sense and meaning of section 202(a…

29 V.I.C. § 472 Members of Authority; appointment and tenure; vacancies; removal; compensation and expenses

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(a) The powers, rights, privileges, functions and duties of the Authority shall be vested in seven members, not more than two of whom shall be at any time salaried officials or employees of the Government of the Virgin Islands or of the Government of the United States; provided, …

29 V.I.C. § 473 Chairman, Vice-Chairman and other personnel of the Authority

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The members shall collectively constitute the Board of Directors of the Authority. The Commissioner of Public Works shall serve as Chairman of the Board. A Vice-Chairman shall be selected by the Board from among its members to serve for a year, or until his successor is selected …

29 V.I.C. § 474 Quorum and majority

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Four members shall constitute a quorum of the Board of the Authority for the purpose of conducting the business of the Authority and exercising its powers, and for all other purposes notwithstanding the existence of any vacancies, except that a lesser number may adjourn. Unless t…

29 V.I.C. § 475 Powers and duties of the Authority

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(1) The Authority shall have all the powers necessary and convenient to carry out and perform the purposes and provisions of this chapter (except the power to levy and collect taxes and/or special assessments), including the following powers in addition to other powers granted in…

29 V.I.C. § 476 Participation in Federal programs

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(a) The Authority is empowered and authorized to participate in and exercise all powers conferred by the accelerated public works program of the Federal Government authorized by Public Law 87–658, as amended, the Public Facility Loans Program, as amended, and the Industrial Devel…

29 V.I.C. § 481 Issuance of bonds; terms and conditions generally

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(a) The Authority shall have the power to issue bonds from time to time in its discretion, for any of its corporate purposes. The Authority shall also have power to issue refunding bonds for the purpose of paying or retiring bonds previously issued by it. The Authority may issue …

29 V.I.C. § 482 Maturity of bonds; interest; sale; validity; actions involving bonds

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(a) Bonds of the Authority shall be authorized by its resolutions, may be issued in one or more series and shall be offered, awarded and executed in such manner, bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates, be in such denomination or…

29 V.I.C. § 483 Powers of Authority with respect to bonds or obligations

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(1) In connection with the issuance of bonds or the incurring of obligations, and in order to secure the payment of such bonds or obligations, the Authority, in addition to its other powers, may—(1) pledge all or any part of its gross or net rents, fees or revenues, to which its …

29 V.I.C. § 484 Rights of obligee

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(1) An obligee of the Authority, in addition to all other rights which may be conferred on such obligee, subject only to any contractual restrictions binding upon him, may by a civil action—(1) compel the Authority and the directors, officers, agents or employees thereof to perfo…

29 V.I.C. § 485 Conferment of additional rights upon obligee; receiver

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(1) The Authority may by its resolution, or by declaration of trust, trust indenture, mortgage, lease, or other contract confer upon any obligee holding or representing a specified amount in bonds, the right (in addition to all rights that may otherwise be conferred), upon the ha…

29 V.I.C. § 486 Investment of public or private funds in bonds or other obligations

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Notwithstanding any restrictions on investments contained in any laws of the Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands, any political subdivision thereof, all public officers and other public bodies, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan …

29 V.I.C. § 487 Provisions permitted in contracts with Federal Government

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In any contract with the Federal Government for financial assistance to the Authority, the Authority may obligate itself (which obligation shall be specifically enforceable and shall not constitute a mortgage, notwithstanding any other laws) to convey to the Federal Government po…

29 V.I.C. § 488 Statutory pledge

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Any pledge made by the Authority shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made. The money, assets or revenues of the Authority so pledged and thereafter received by the Authority shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical deliv…

29 V.I.C. § 491 Cooperation by Government

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(a) For the purposes of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking, carrying-out, developing, constructing and operating of projects, and of enabling the Authority to qualify for participation in Federal programs in its authorized fields of activity, the Government of th…

29 V.I.C. § 492 Power to render assistance by taxes, appropriations, borrowing, bonds, etc

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Subject to the provisions of section 8(b) of the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands, approved July 22, 1954, the Government of the Virgin Islands may levy taxes, appropriate funds, incur indebtedness and issue bonds for the purposes of procuring funds to be loaned, appropr…

29 V.I.C. § 493 Interest of directors and others in projects; duty to disclose; violation

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During his tenure and for one year thereafter, no director, officer or employee of the Authority shall voluntarily acquire any personal interest, direct or indirect, in any project or in any property included or planned to be included in any project, or in any contract or propose…

29 V.I.C. § 494 Declaration of findings and policy

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(a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:(a) The public health and safety and the environment are threatened where wastewater and solid waste is not managed in an environmentally sound manner and where there are not sufficient waste management facilities available;(b) P…

29 V.I.C. § 495 Definitions

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(a) As used in this chapter, unless it is otherwise provided, or a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context:(a) The term “area of operation” means the total geographical area comprising the Virgin Islands.(b) The term “Authority” or “Waste Management Authority” means…

29 V.I.C. § 496 Creation of Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority

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(a) There is established the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority functioning as a non-profit, public body corporate and politic of the Government of the Virgin Islands. The Authority shall constitute an autonomous instrumentality of the Government of the Virgin Islands. The…

29 V.I.C. § 497 Board of Directors

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(a) The Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor, three of whom shall be appointed from departments and/or agencies of the Government, with one being the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works a…

29 V.I.C. § 498 Duties and responsibilities of the Authority

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(a) The responsibilities of the Authority shall include, but are not limited to, the following:(1) To educate and inform the citizens of the Territory on matters related to solid waste and wastewater by developing and implementing a master public education plan;(2) To upgrade the…

29 V.I.C. § 499 Authority's powers and duties regarding solid waste and wastewater

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(a) Solid waste shall become solid waste when it is placed into recognized receptacles, dumpsters, or other containers, including solid waste collection vehicles, that are identified for or clearly associated with solid waste collection whether directly or by inference, and wheth…

29 V.I.C. § 500 Board of Directors, Executive Director and other personnel of Authority

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(a) The powers of the Authority shall be exercised by the Board of Directors, as established under section 497 of this chapter. Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of organizing and conducting the business of the Authority. No absence or vacancy on…

29 V.I.C. § 500b Bonds of the Authority; authorization of issuance; security, tax exemption; terms and conditions

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(a) By authority of the Government of the Virgin Islands under section 8(b)(i) of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended, the Authority is authorized to issue bonds from time to time in such principal amounts which, in the opinion of the Authority, are necessary to provide s…

29 V.I.C. § 500c Powers of Authority with respect to bonds

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(a) The Authority is authorized to issue refunding bonds of the Authority for the purpose of refunding those bonds in effect and outstanding at that time which have been issued under the provisions of this chapter, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any i…

29 V.I.C. § 500d Bonds of Authority legal investments for public or private funds

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The bonds of the Authority shall be lawful investments, and may be accepted as security, for all fiduciary, trust and public funds, the investment or deposit of which shall be under the authority or control of the Government of the Virgin Islands or any officer or officers thereo…

29 V.I.C. § 500e Exemption of Authority from judicial process and taxes

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(a) All property, including funds of the Authority, shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no execution or other judicial process shall issue against the same nor shall any judgment against the Authority be a charge or lien upon its property; except, th…

29 V.I.C. § 500f Financial assistance; guarantees and purchases of bonds of Authority; loans and grants

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(a) For the purpose of assisting the Authority with its financing, the Government of the Virgin Islands, to the extent permitted by the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended, or any other applicable federal law, may—(1) guarantee payment of the bonds of the Authority, both as t…

29 V.I.C. § 500g Authorization of issuance of bonds of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands

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Pursuant to Section 8(b)(ii) of the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands, as amended, the issuance of general obligation bonds or other obligations by the Government of the Virgin Islands is hereby authorized and approved, as the Governor may deem necessary and advisable, su…

29 V.I.C. § 500h Other assistance of Government of the Virgin Islands

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(a) For the purpose of further aiding the Authority in developing and maintaining the Virgin Islands solid waste and wastewater management systems and services, the Government of the Virgin Islands or any political subdivision thereof may, at the request of the Authority and upon…