Title 3 — Executive
37 chapters · 651 sections in this title.
3 V.I.C. § 305 Maximum rents for low-income families [Repealed]
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3 V.I.C. § 305 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
3 V.I.C. § 306 Cross-reference to codified law [Repealed]
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3 V.I.C. § 306 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
3 V.I.C. § 307 Magens Bay Authority
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The Magens Bay Authority, heretofore existing within the Department of Conservation and Cultural Affairs, is continued in the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation for budgetary purposes only.
3 V.I.C. § 308 St. Croix Park Authority [Repealed]
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3 V.I.C. § 308 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
3 V.I.C. § 311 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter the following terms have the following meanings(1) “Commission” means the Virgin Islands Sports Commission established in section 312;(2) “Exercise” means a physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditionin…
3 V.I.C. § 312 Established of the Virgin Islands Sports Commission
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(a) There are established within the Department of Sports, Parks & Recreation the Virgin Islands Sports Commission comprised of:(1) the Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation who serves ex-officio;(2) the president of the Virgin Islands Olympic Committee;(3) three represent…
3 V.I.C. § 313 Powers and duties of the Commission
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(1) The Commission shall:(1) Develop and enforce all laws s and policies that govern sports and recreation in the Virgin Islands;(2) Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of a Virgin Islands Sports Hall of Fame;(3) Induct athletes, sports officials, and persons who are des…
3 V.I.C. § 314 Virgin Islands Sports Policy
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(a) The Commission shall develop and publish a National Sports Policy that serves as the framework for the development, guidance and administration of sports, recreation, leisure and wellness programs in the Territory. (b) The Commission shall administer sports policies and has o…
3 V.I.C. § 315 Strategic plan
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The Commission shall establish from its inception a five or ten-year strategic master plan with a vision statement, mission statement, and policy objectives. Until the Commission adopts a new vision and mission statement and policy objectives, the following vision statement, miss…
3 V.I.C. § 316 The Commission's goals
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(1) The Major goals of the Commissions are to:(1) Improve programming to ensure that sports are accessible, equitable and inclusive to meet the needs and interests of all participants, including individuals with special needs.(2) Increase participation in competitive, recreationa…
3 V.I.C. § 317 Mandatory programs
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(1) The following programs must be included as part of the programming of the Commission and may be reviewed for continuation at a later date.(1) Physical Education and Interscholastic Sports in Educational Institutions in the Virgin Islands.(2) Sports Tourism.(3) Sports for All.…
3 V.I.C. § 318 Financial accountability
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(a) The Commission shall institute a system of financial accountability and expenditures for the development of sports and recreation in the Territory. (b) The Commission shall:(1) assume a leadership role in identifying and seeking financial support for sports and recreation pro…
3 V.I.C. § 319 Training and development
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(a) The Commission shall ensure that a Training and Development program is established for the enhancement of Virgin Islanders to pursue higher goals in sports, education, recreation and wellness. (b) The Commission shall endeavor to adequately improve the standard of sports and …
3 V.I.C. § 320 Coverage and promotion
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(1) The Commission shall encourage the wider coverage and promotion of sports activities and shall undertake to advocate for:(1) Increase in the publicity and exposure to sporting activities that highlight the endeavor of our sports persons and to stimulate public support and par…
3 V.I.C. § 321 Sporting activities within the school system
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(a) The Commission shall promote its recognition that it is a fundamental objective of the Virgin Islands Education System to nurture an enquiring mind in a fit body and the future emergence of sports elite will depend on the development of a structured approach to sports in the …
3 V.I.C. § 322 Long term goals
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(a) The Commission shall advocate for high standards and safety, and improved performance as part of a National Sports Policy. The Sports Policy must seek to ensure that:(a) Facilities of an acceptable standard are established to allow for the development of a range of sports dis…
3 V.I.C. § 323 Promoting sports within the private sector
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(a) The Commission shall promote a supportive atmosphere that inspires and facilitates the emergence of elite performers. The Commission shall encourage greater recognition to sports personalities and administrators by Government, national sporting bodies and affiliates, the priv…
3 V.I.C. § 324 Conflict of laws
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If there is a conflict between this subchapter and other law, this subchapter controls.
3 V.I.C. § 330 Establishment of Department, officers, organization
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(a) There is established as an executive department in the Government of the Virgin Islands, the Department of Tourism (hereinafter, in this chapter, referred to as the “Department”). (b) At the head of the Department, there shall be a Commissioner of Tourism (hereinafter, in thi…
3 V.I.C. § 331 Powers and duties
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(a) The Department, through the Commissioner, is empowered and has the duty to:(1) promote the United States Virgin Islands as a premier tourist destination in all viable tourist markets through the world;(2) collect data, monitor and evaluate the world-wide tourist industry and …
3 V.I.C. § 332 Film-making promotion and development
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(a) There is created, within the Department of Tourism, the Office of Film Promotion. (b) The Commissioner of Tourism, with the approval of the Governor, shall appoint the Director of the Office of Film Promotion. Such Director shall devote full time to his duties and shall recei…
3 V.I.C. § 333 Sale of promotional products and other items
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(a) The Department of Tourism may charge and collect a reasonable fee not less than the actual cost to the Government for promotional products and items, including calendars, posters, magazines, pamphlets, tourism paraphernalia and other similar material. (b) The Department of To…
3 V.I.C. § 334 Integrated plan; promotion of marine tourism; marine tourism defined
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(a) The Commissioner shall develop an integrated plan to make fuller use of the Virgin Islands’ water resources, marine industries, and marine facilities to compete globally in the marine tourism industry and shall promote and advertise on a global scale marine tourism in the Vir…
3 V.I.C. § 338 Centennial Commission of the Virgin Islands
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(a) There is established within the Office of the Commissioner of Tourism a special and temporary commission known as the Centennial Commission of the Virgin Islands (“the Commission”) for the purpose of formulating plans and making preparations to commemorate and celebrate in th…
3 V.I.C. § 339 Declaration of findings, purpose
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(a) The Legislature finds and declares that:(a) The heart of the festival arts celebrated in the Virgin Islands today are the Virgin Islands Carnival, the Crucian Christmas Festival, and the St. John Celebration;(b) The festival arts have deep rooted West Indian traditions and ex…
3 V.I.C. § 339a Division of festivals established
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(a) The Division of Festivals is established within the Department of Tourism and is headed by a director. The Commissioner of Tourism, with the approval of the Governor, shall appoint the director and three assistant directors; one for each island, St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St.…
3 V.I.C. § 339b Virgin Islands Cultural Heritage Institute
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(a) The Legislature of the Virgin Islands finds and declares that:(1) The people of the Virgin Islands have a unique culture that is defined by their customs, values, traditions, arts, skills, speech, and mannerisms, which have been practiced for many generations.(2) The Virgin I…
3 V.I.C. § 340 [Renumbered.]
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3 V.I.C. § 340 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
3 V.I.C. § 341 Marketing of national dish and dessert
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(a) As provided in 1 V.I.C. § 111(b), the Commissioner of the Department of Tourism shall promote and market “Fish and Fungi” as the official dish of the Virgin Islands, and “Tart” as the official dessert of the Virgin Islands on an international level. (b) The promotion and mark…
3 V.I.C. § 351 Establishment of Department
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There is hereby established as an executive department in the Government of the United States Virgin Islands, the Department of Labor, hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the “Department”.
3 V.I.C. § 352 Commissioner; appointment; tenure; administration
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(a) At the head of the Department there shall be a Commissioner of Labor, hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the “Commissioner”. (b) The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Legislature, and shall hold office during the conti…
3 V.I.C. § 353 Assistant Commissioner and deputies; appointment; tenure; functions
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(a) There shall be in the Department an Assistant Commissioner and such deputies as the Governor deems necessary for the proper administration of the Department. The Assistant Commissioner and the deputies shall be appointed by the Governor, and shall hold office during the conti…
3 V.I.C. § 354 Divisions and bureaus; heads; functions
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(a) The Governor may establish within the Department such divisions and bureaus as he deems necessary for the proper administration of the Department. (b) At the head of each division established under this section there shall be a Director, and at the head of each bureau establi…
3 V.I.C. § 355 Virgin Islands Employment Security Agency; Office of Veterans Affairs
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(a) The Virgin Islands Employment Security Agency, heretofore established as an independent agency of the Virgin Islands within the Office of the Governor, and subsequently transferred and continued as an independent agency within the Department of Labor, is hereby declared to be…
3 V.I.C. § 356 Powers and duties of Department
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(a) The Department shall exercise general control over the enforcement of the laws relating to labor and shall—(1) investigate the influence of localities and employment on labor;(2) promote, assist, and encourage the improvement of relations between management and labor;(3) inve…
3 V.I.C. § 357 Investigatory powers of Commissioner and representatives; subpoenas; compelling obedience; contempt
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(a) For the purpose of the exercise of the powers vested in him and the performance of the duties and functions imposed on him by law, the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative or representatives, may conduct investigations and hold hearings upon due notice, and in c…
3 V.I.C. § 358 Rules and regulations of Commissioner
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The Commissioner may prescribe, alter or amend rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law or other regulations authorized by law, for the proper administration of the Department, the conduct of its officers and other personnel, the distribution and performance of its busine…
3 V.I.C. § 359 Virgin Islands Commission on the Status of Women; composition; duties; compensation
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(a) There is hereby created, as a permanent commission within the administration, a Virgin Islands Commission on the Status of Women. The Commission shall be composed of eleven members, who shall be appointed by the Governor from among persons with a competency in public affairs …
3 V.I.C. § 360 Bureau of Alien Affairs
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(1) There is hereby established within the Department of Labor a Bureau of Alien Affairs to be headed by a chief of such bureau which shall have the following powers and duties:(1) to gather, correlate and interpret information and facts concerning all noncitizens in the Virgin I…
3 V.I.C. § 365 [Redesignated.]
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3 V.I.C. § 365 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
3 V.I.C. § 371 Definitions
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(a) As used in this chapter, unless the context requires, otherwise:(a) “Director” means the Director of the Bureau of Corrections; and(b) “Bureau” means the Bureau of Corrections. (a) “Director” means the Director of the Bureau of Corrections; and (b) “Bureau” means the Bureau o…
3 V.I.C. § 372 Establishment
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There is established in the executive branch of the Government of the Virgin Islands, the Bureau of Corrections.
3 V.I.C. § 373 Administration; Director
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(a) The Bureau is administered under the supervision and direction of the Director.(a) The Governor shall appoint the Director with the advice and consent of the Legislature. The Director shall hold office during the continuance in office of the Governor by whom he is appointed a…
3 V.I.C. § 374 Warden, assistants and division directors
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(a) The Governor shall appoint a warden and such assistants or division directors as the Governor considers necessary for the proper administration of the Bureau. The warden, assistants and division directors shall hold office during the continuance in office of the Governor by w…
3 V.I.C. § 375 Duties; costs of operation
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(a) The Bureau shall exercise general control over persons arrested, detained, or sentenced by a court of law in accordance with the laws applicable to correctional institutions or rules properly promulgated. (b) The Bureau's costs of operation must be financed by the Legislature…
3 V.I.C. § 400 Established; officers; organization
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(a) There is established as an executive department in the Government of the Virgin Islands the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (hereinafter, referred to as the “Department”). (b) At the head of the Department there shall be a Commissioner of Planning and Natural Res…
3 V.I.C. § 401 Powers and duties of Department
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(a) The Department shall administer and enforce all laws pertaining to:(1) fish and wildlife, trees and vegetation and water resources including the protection of safe drinking water;(2) air pollution and water pollution;(3) flood control, sewers and sewage disposal;(4) mineral a…
3 V.I.C. § 402 Division of Planning
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(a) Creation. Within the Department there shall be a Division of Planning (hereinafter referred to as the “Planning Office”) which shall be headed by an Assistant Commissioner of Planning appointed by the Governor. The Assistant Commissioner of Planning shall be qualified by trai…
3 V.I.C. § 403 Historic Preservation Commission
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(a) The Virgin Islands Planning Board, heretofore established and attached to the Office of the Governor, is redesignated the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission and is continued as an agency of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands, attached to the Depar…
3 V.I.C. § 404 State Historic Preservation Officer
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The Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources shall serve as the state historic preservation officer (SHPO) for the purpose of federal law.