Title 27 — Professions and Occupations
22 chapters · 534 sections in this title.
27 V.I.C. § 77 Protected actions and communications
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(a) No monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages may arise against any serving or former member, officer, administrator, staff member, committee member, examiner, representative, agent, employee, consultant, witness or any other person serving or havin…
27 V.I.C. § 8 Disciplinary action against licensees
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(a) Range of actions. A range of disciplinary actions are available to the Board. These include, but are not limited to, the following:(1) revocation of the medical license;(2) suspension of the medical license, including summary suspension;(3) probation;(4) stipulations, limitat…
27 V.I.C. § 9 Procedures for enforcement of disciplinary action
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(a) Board authority. The Board may commence legal action to enforce the provisions of the Medical Practice Act and may exercise full discretion and authority with respect to disciplinary actions. (b) Administrative procedures. The existing administrative procedures act or similar…
27 V.I.C. § 91 Definitions
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(a) Description of the practice of nursing—the practice of nursing as performed by a “registered nurse” is a process in which substantial knowledge derived from biological, physical and behavioral sciences is applied to the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of per…
27 V.I.C. § 92 Purpose; unlawful practice of nursing; license required
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In order to safeguard life and health, any person practicing or offering to practice nursing in the Virgin Islands for compensation or personal profit shall be required to submit evidence that he or she is qualified to so practice and shall be licensed as provided in this subchap…
27 V.I.C. § 93 Powers and duties of Board
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(1) The Board of Nurse Licensure shall have the power and duty to—(1) within 120 days of the enactment of this subchapter adopt, amend or repeal such rules and regulations and bylaws consistent with this subchapter as may be necessary to enable it to carry into effect the provisi…
27 V.I.C. § 94 Registered Nurse
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(a) An applicant for a license to practice as a Registered Nurse shall submit to the Board written evidence, verified by oath, that said applicant—(1) is of good character;(2) is in good physical and mental health;(3) has completed an approved high school course of study or the e…
27 V.I.C. § 95 Licensed Practical Nurse
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(a) An applicant for license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the Board written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant—(1) is of good character;(2) is in good physical and mental health;(3) has completed an approved high school course of study or …
27 V.I.C. § 96 Certificate of nursing specialities
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(a) The Board of Nurse Licensure may issue certificates attesting to the qualifications of the several nursing specialities provided that said certificate for each speciality—(1) requires satisfactory completion of a formal post basic registered nurse education program of at leas…
27 V.I.C. § 97 Renewal of license and certificate
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(a) The license of every person licensed under the provisions of this subchapter shall be renewed every two years in the licensee’s birth month. The Board shall mail an application for renewal of licensing to every person to whom a license was issued during the current period no …
27 V.I.C. § 98 Schools of nursing
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(a) The Board shall adopt rules regarding educational objectives, broad curriculum guidelines, and such administrative procedures as are necessary to insure that the program will prepare persons to begin the practice of nursing according to the objectives of the program and the d…
27 V.I.C. § 99 Exemptions
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(1) No provision of this subchapter shall be construed as prohibiting—(1) care to the sick rendered by family members, friends, non-institutionalized persons, or incidental care given by domestic hired help, as long as such care does not include the practice of nursing as defined…
27 V.I.C. § 169 Definitions
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(a) As used in this chapter, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise:(a) “Board” means the Virgin Islands Board of Psychology.(b) “Approved continuing education” includes research and training programs, college and university courses, in-service training programs, an…
27 V.I.C. § 169a Establishment of the Board
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(a) There is established the Board of Psychology Examiners which shall be composed of five members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Legislature. (b) The board is charged with the responsibility of examining, licensing, and regulating the profession of …
27 V.I.C. § 169b Powers and duties of the Board
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(a) The Governor shall designate one board member to serve as the first chairperson. The second, and successive chairpersons shall be elected, from among its members, by the board along with a Vice-chairperson and a Secretary/Treasurer. The manner of election of officers, their d…
27 V.I.C. § 169c Application for license; qualifications
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(a) Applications for licensure under this chapter shall be accompanied by satisfactory proof that the applicant:(1) is at least 21 years of age, is of good moral character, has not been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude and not addicted to alcohol or drugs;(2) s…
27 V.I.C. § 169d Psychologists
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(a) An applicant may be issued a license as a psychologist if that person:(1) has met the requirements as set forth in section 169c of this chapter;(2) has received a doctoral degree based on a planned and directed program of studies in psychology from an educational institution …
27 V.I.C. § 169e Psychological Associate
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(1) A person may be issued a license as a psychological associate if that person:(1) has met the requirements established in section 169c of this chapter;(2) has received a Masters Degree in Psychology from an accredited institution which has been accredited by a regional accredi…
27 V.I.C. § 169f Issuance of licenses without an exam (“grandparenting”)
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(a) During the first 12 months following the completion of the appointment of all the members, the Board shall issue a psychologist license without examination to (i) one has been a resident of the Virgin Islands for more than two (2) years upon the date of enactment, or (ii) an …
27 V.I.C. § 169g Fees; renewal of license
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(a) A minimum fee of $250.00 shall be paid by any person licensed under this chapter to the board for the original license. This fee shall be in addition to any examination fee set by the board. Licenses shall be valid for two years and must be renewed biannually. The fee for a l…
27 V.I.C. § 169h Inactive status and fees; reactivation, revocation, suspension, and denial of licenses
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(a) Voluntary inactive status results when a licensee has applied to be placed on inactive status and has paid a $50.00 fee to the board for the license:(1) may be renewed biannually for $50.00; and(2) may be reactivated by submitting an application to the board, completing the c…
27 V.I.C. § 169i Procedures
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(1) The board shall establish rules and regulations pertaining to hearings, investigations, disciplinary under this chapter.(1) The board shall conduct its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Any person may represent themselves before the board or be re…
27 V.I.C. § 169j Privileged communication
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(a) In judicial proceedings, whether civil, criminal, or juvenile, in legislative and administrative proceedings, and in proceedings preliminary and ancillary thereto, a patient or client, or his guardian or personal representative may refuse to disclose or prevent the disclosure…
27 V.I.C. § 169k Professional licenses
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(a) The Board shall issue a license to an applicant who holds a valid license as a psychology professional in another jurisdiction where the requirements for licensure are equivalent to or exceed the requirements of this territory and receive at least a passing grade on the local…
27 V.I.C. § 169l Board liability
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A member of the board, or any employee or agent of the board shall not be held subject to civil liability for any act performed in good faith and within the scope of the duties of the board.
27 V.I.C. § 169m Exemptions
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(1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of qualified members of other professions, such as medical or chiropractic physicians, registered nurses, attorneys at law, or social workers performing counseling in a manner consistent with t…
27 V.I.C. § 169n Unlawful practice; penalties
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any of the following acts:(1) to practice or offer to practice psychology in the United States Virgin Islands, to use any title, abbreviation, sign, care or device to indicate that such person is practicing psychology, to use a…
27 V.I.C. § 169o Professional disclosure
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(1) Any individual, or employer or such an individual, who is licensed under this chapter may not charge a client or receive remuneration for professional services unless, before the performance of those services, the client is furnished a copy of a Professional Disclosure Statem…
27 V.I.C. § 169p Severability clause
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The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any part of the chapter is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such a declaration shall not affect the parts which remain.
27 V.I.C. § 171 Purpose of chapter
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In order to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this Territory against unqualified or incompetent practitioners of veterinary medicine, the Legislature of the Virgin Islands declares that the practice of veterinary medicine is a privilege …
27 V.I.C. § 172 Definitions
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(1) When used in this chapter, these words and phrases have the following meanings:(1) “Accredited college of veterinary medicine” means any veterinary college, school, or division of a university or college that offers the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or its equivalen…
27 V.I.C. § 173 Practice of veterinary medicine
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(a) A person is regarded as practicing veterinary medicine within the meaning of this chapter who represents himself, directly or indirectly, publicly or privately, as a veterinary doctor or uses any title, words, abbreviation or letters in a manner or under circumstances that ma…
27 V.I.C. § 174 Veterinarian-client-patient relationship requirement
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(a) No person may practice veterinary medicine in the Virgin Islands except within the context of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. (b) A veterinarian-client-patient relationship may not be established solely by telephonic or other electronic means.
27 V.I.C. § 175 Exemptions
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(a) This chapter may not be construed to prohibit:(1) A federal or local government employee from performing the employee’s official duties.(2) A student who is enrolled in:(A) an accredited college of veterinary medicine from performing duties or actions assigned by instructors …
27 V.I.C. § 176 Practice facility; names and levels of service
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(a) In order to accurately inform the public of the levels of service offered, a veterinary practice facility must use in its name one of the descriptive terms defined in subsection (b) of this section. The name of a veterinary practice facility must, at all times, accurately ref…
27 V.I.C. § 177 Virgin Islands Board of Veterinary Medicine; appointment, membership, organization
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(a) In order to properly regulate the practice of veterinary medicine, there is established a Board within the Department of Health to be known as the Virgin Islands Board of Veterinary Medicine. (b) The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor for terms of three…
27 V.I.C. § 178 Board meetings
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The Board shall meet at least quarterly each year at the time and place fixed by rules of the Board. Other necessary meetings may be called by the Board by giving notice as may be required by its rules. Except as may otherwise be provided, a majority of the Board constitutes a qu…
27 V.I.C. § 179 General powers of the Board
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(a) The Board shall:(1) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice veterinary medicine in the Virgin Islands.(2) Adopt, promulgate, and enforce regulations relating to specific duties and responsibilities; certification, registrat…
27 V.I.C. § 180 Additional powers of the Board
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(a) In addition to the general powers set forth in § 179, the Board shall:(1) Fix minimum standards for continuing veterinary medical education for veterinarians and technicians, which shall be a condition precedent to the renewal of a veterinary license, limited license, veterin…
27 V.I.C. § 181 License required
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No person is allowed to practice veterinary medicine or practice as a veterinary technician in the Virgin Islands unless that person has been licensed by the Board.
27 V.I.C. § 182 Application for license qualifications
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(a) A person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in the Virgin Islands must make written application to the Board. (b) By way of application, an applicant must establish that he is a graduate of an AVMA-accredited or approved college of veterinary medicine or the h…
27 V.I.C. § 183 Examinations
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(a) The Board shall administer or cause to be administered at least two examinations annually and may hold such additional examinations as are necessary to avoid delay in issuing licenses to qualified applicants. The Board shall give public notice of the time and place for each e…
27 V.I.C. § 184 Temporary permit
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(a) The Board shall issue a temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine:(1) To a qualified applicant pending examination, provided that the temporary permit expires upon applicant’s failure to pass the examination;(2) To a nonresident veterinarian validly licensed in another…
27 V.I.C. § 185 License renewal
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(a) A license expires two years after its issuance, but may be renewed by application to the Board and payment of the renewal fee as established and published by the Board. (b) The Board shall establish the continuing education requirements that must be met for license renewal. T…
27 V.I.C. § 186 Continuing education
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The Board shall adopt regulations that provide for continuing education requirements for re-licensure and licensure by endorsement of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary technologists. Upon the passage of this chapter, a veterinarian is required to complete a mi…
27 V.I.C. § 187 Licensed veterinary technicians
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(a) No person shall assist in the practice of veterinary medicine under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a veterinarian as a veterinary technician, or veterinary technologists without first applying for and obtaining a certificate of qualification as a veterinary …
27 V.I.C. § 188 Veterinary technician and veterinary technologist; denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate or license
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(a) The Board may deny or suspend any registration or deny or revoke any certificate of qualification upon a finding that the applicant or veterinary technician or veterinary technologist:(1) solicited patients for any practitioner of the veterinary healing arts;(2) solicited or …
27 V.I.C. § 189 Discipline of licensees
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(a) Upon receipt of a written, sworn complaint, the Board may, after a fair hearing and by a majority vote, revoke or suspend a license pursuant to this chapter, or may otherwise discipline a person licensed under this chapter, or may deny a license for any of the following reaso…
27 V.I.C. § 189a Reinstatement
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On written application made to the Board showing cause justifying relicensing or reinstatement, a person whose license was suspended or revoked may, at the discretion of the Board, be relicensed or reinstated at any time without an examination by majority vote of the Board.
27 V.I.C. § 189b Appeal
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Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Board may appeal the matter to the Commissioner not later than 30 days after notification of the Board’s decision. The Commissioner shall act on the appeal not later than 30 days following receipt of the appeal. If the aggrieved is not sat…