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V.I. Code tit. 29, § 213 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 2A - Housing for Elderly Persons|§ 213. Approval of agreements by Legislature

 Any agreement or agreements made under the provisions of paragraph (b) of section 212 of this title, shall be subject to approval by the Legislature.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 214 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 2A - Housing for Elderly Persons|§ 214. Authorization for appropriations

 There is hereby authorized to be appropriated from time to time by the Legislature, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 321 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 5A - Access to Public Buildings by Physically Disabled|§ 321. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Access” means the physical characteristics of a place which allows persons with functional limitations caused by impairments of sight, hearing, coordination or perception or persons with semiambulatory or nonambulatory disabilities to enter, circulate within and leave a public building and to use the public toilet facilities therein without assistance. (b) “Public building” means any structure erected to provide access thereto or egress therefrom by members of the general public for any purpose, when any portion of said structure is constructed or remodeled by or for the purpose of sale or lease to the Government of the Virgin Islands or any agency or instrumentality thereof, independent or otherwise. Only those portions of such buildings as are actually occupied or intended for occupancy by the Government of the Virgin Islands or any of its said agencies or instrumentalities need be so constructed or remodeled as to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 322 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 5A - Access to Public Buildings by Physically Disabled|§ 322. Executive order

 The Governor shall by executive order provide minimum requirements to facilitate the use of public buildings by physically disabled persons where traffic might reasonably be expected by such persons.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 323 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 5A - Access to Public Buildings by Physically Disabled|§ 323. Construction of buildings after July 1, 1978

 (a) Any public building, the initial construction of which is commenced after July 1, 1978, shall be so designed and constructed as to provide reasonable means of ingress and egress by the physically disabled, with the exception of: (1) jails or other places of detention; (2) garages, hangars, and boathouses; (3) all buildings which are hazardous for occupation by members of the general public, including electric power generating facilities, water treatment facilities and such other facilities as may be so classified by regulation of the Police Commissioner; (4) warehouses; and (5) buildings specifically constructed for field service purposes. (b) The requirements of subsection (a) of this section may be accomplished by at least one ground or street level entrance and exit without steps, by ramps with slopes not more than one foot of rise in 12 feet, coated with a non-skid surface, or by elevator or such other arrangements as may be reasonably appropriate under the circumstances and which meet with the approval of the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources. The doors of such entrance and exit must have a clear opening of at least 40 inches in width and shall otherwise conform to the building code requirements contained in chapter 5 of this title. (c) If any ground or street level entrance or exit is not so designed or constructed, a sign shall be placed at such entrance or exit indicating the location of the entrance or exit available for wheelchair service. (d) The Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources shall promulgate regulations to establish minimum standards to ensure the access to and use of public buildings contemplated by and not excepted from the requirements of this section.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 324 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 5A - Access to Public Buildings by Physically Disabled|§ 324. Access from parking facilities

 Any public building subject to the provisions of section 323 of this chapter, shall be so designed and constructed to allow physically disabled persons reasonable means of access from a parking lot, if any, ancillary to such building.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 325 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 5A - Access to Public Buildings by Physically Disabled|§ 325. Lawsuit to require compliance

 The owner of any building who fails to meet the requirements of this section may be required to reconstruct the same by mandatory injunction in a court suit brought by any interested person. Such person shall be reimbursed, if successful, for all costs and disbursement plus each actual attorney fees as may be allowed by the court.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 326 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 5A - Access to Public Buildings by Physically Disabled|§ 326. Buildings with public toilets

 (a) Every public building, except those enumerated in section 323(a)(1)–(5) of this title, the construction of which is commenced after July 1, 1978, on each floor that is accessible to disabled persons, including persons in wheelchairs, which has public toilets shall have: (1) all public toilet rooms and at least one toilet compartment therein so designed and constructed that they will be suitable for entry and use by handicapped persons, including persons in wheelchairs; (2) the toilet compartment specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection so designed and constructed as to allow sufficient space between the entrance of the compartment and adjacent furniture, fixtures or walls to permit the compartment door to open at least 95 degrees and to allow a person in a wheelchair ample room to readily maneuver himself or the wheelchair into the compartment; and (3) at least one lavatory, sink, mirror and towel dispenser or hand drier in each public toilet room accessible to a disabled person, including a person in a wheelchair, if such item is provided for persons who are not disabled. (b) Within 90 days after February 24, 1978, the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources shall promulgate regulations regarding specifications to effect the requirements of subsection (a) of this section. In adopting said regulations, the Commissioner shall be guided by the specifications established in the most current revision of “American Standard Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to, and Usable by, the Physically Handicapped”, published by the American Standards Association, New York, New York.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 328 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 5A - Access to Public Buildings by Physically Disabled|§ 328. Historic properties

 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 provisions for access to the property (or the use of the facility involved) are made for the public and staff with semiambulatory and ambulatory disabilities and that the building itself is made fully accessible to individuals with other disabilities or impairments.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 329 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 5A - Access to Public Buildings by Physically Disabled|§ 329. Sidewalks

 All sidewalks constructed within the Virgin Islands shall be so designed and constructed as to allow physically disabled persons reasonable access thereto.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 501 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 9 - Regulation of Billboards|§ 501. Purpose

 The Legislature finds that the regulation of billboards and similar advertising devices along the public highways of the Virgin Islands is necessary to promote the safety, comfort, security and welfare of the people of this territory, to conserve the natural beauty of areas adjacent to such public highways and to safeguard the economic interest of the people in the tourist potential in the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 502 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 9 - Regulation of Billboards|§ 502. Prohibition

 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and from and after the effective date of this chapter, the erection or maintenance of any advertising device upon any publicly owned and controlled street, sidewalk, park or other real property, or the erection and maintenance of any such device located within fifty (50) feet from the center line of any public highway in the Virgin Islands, whether on public or private property, without a written permit therefor granted by the Commissioner of Public Works pursuant to this chapter is prohibited, but in no instance may the advertising device be located less than 10 feet from the outer edge of any such highway or be a changeable electronic variable message sign, or a digital billboard or smartboard that has animation, movement or the appearance or optical illusion of movement of any part of the sign structure.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 503 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 9 - Regulation of Billboards|§ 503. Definition

 (a) The term “advertising device” as used in this chapter shall include any billboards, including digital billboards, smartboards, and changeable electronic variable message signs, sign, notice, poster, display or other device intended to attract or which does attract the attention of operators of motor vehicles on the public highways, and shall, where so determined by the Commissioner of Public Works, include a structure erected or used in connection with the display of any such device and all lighting or other attachments used in connection therewith. (b) As used in subsection (a): (1) “Digital billboard or smartboard” means a type of off-site sign utilizing digital message technology capable of changing the static message or copy on the sign electronically which may be internally or externally illuminated. (2) “Changeable electronic variable message sign” means a billboard that permits light to be turned on and off intermittently or that is operated in a way whereby light is turned in or off intermittently, including any illuminated sign on which such illumination is not kept stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use, including billboards using light emitting diodes, or classified as digital signs, electronic message centers or electronic message boards, and which are capable of varying in intensity or color, but does not include a sign located within the right-of-way that functions as a traffic control device and that is described and identified in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the National Standard. (3) “Billboard” means an advertising device larger than 2′ x 3′. (4) “Poster” means an advertising device not larger than 2′ x 3′. (5) “Sign” means an advertising device not larger than 12″ x 18″. (6) “Notice” means an advertising device not larger than 12″ x 12″.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 504 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 9 - Regulation of Billboards|§ 504. Regulations

 Subject to the approval of the Governor, and after consultation with the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission, the Commissioner of Public Works may from time to time adopt, modify, amend or repeal regulations governing the issuance of permits or renewals thereof for the erection and maintenance of advertising devices. Such regulations shall be designed to effectuate the general purposes of this chapter and the specific objectives and standards hereinafter set forth: (1) To provide for maximum visibility along the public highways; (2) To prevent unreasonable distraction of operators of motor vehicles; (3) To prevent confusion with regard to traffic lights, signs, or signals or otherwise interfere with the effectiveness of traffic regulations; (4) To preserve and enhance the natural scenic beauty or aesthetic features of the aforementioned public highways and adjacent areas; (5) To promote maximum safety, comfort and well-being of users of the said highways.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 505 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 9 - Regulation of Billboards|§ 505. —Limitations on application of regulations

 To effectuate the purposes of this act, the Commissioner of Public Works may limit the application of any regulations adopted hereunder to exclude or include in whole or in part— (1) Specified areas along the aforesaid highways based upon use, population, density, nature of the surrounding community, special conditions prevailing therein, or such other factors as may make differentiation or separate classification or regulation necessary, proper or desirable. (2) Particular types or classes of advertising devices based upon size, design, lighting or such other factors as may make differentiation or separate classification or regulation necessary, proper or desirable; (3) The erection or maintenance of advertising devices on particular sections or portions of the aforesaid highways.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 506 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 9 - Regulation of Billboards|§ 506. Application for permits or renewals; fees

 (a) Application for permits or renewals thereof shall be on forms prescribed by the Police Commissioner and shall contain such information as he may require. Any such application for permits or renewals thereof shall be subject to the endorsement of the Commissioner as to conformity with the objectives and standards set forth in subparagraphs (1) through (5) of section 504 of this chapter. A fee of $100 per application for each billboard and digital billboard, $75 for each sign, $50 for each poster, and $20 for each notice must be paid to the Commissioner of Public Works with each initial application subject to refund if the permit is not issued. Each permit shall be valid for a period not exceeding six months. The Commissioner of Public Works may renew each permit for additional six months periods upon the receipt of an application therefor made at least thirty days prior to the expiration date of such permit together with the payment of a fee of $20. All fees paid to the Commissioner of Public Works hereunder shall be remitted by him to the Commissioner of Finance for coverage into the Treasury of the Virgin Islands in accordance with the provisions of section 510 of this chapter. (b) [Deleted].
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 507 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 9 - Regulation of Billboards|§ 507. Removal of advertising devices

 (a) The permit or renewal thereof shall be revocable at any time by the Commissioner of Public Works on thirty days' notice to the permittee. Any advertising device erected or maintained after the effective date of this chapter in violation of this chapter or any regulation adopted hereunder is hereby declared to be, and is, a public nuisance and such device may without notice be abated and removed by any officer or employee of the Department of Public Works or upon request of the Commissioner of Public Works by any peace officer. (b) Any advertising device which may be erected or maintained in accordance with the provisions of subsections 508(3) and 508(5) of this chapter or similar exceptions of temporary duration shall be removed by the erector within fourteen (14) days following the event so advertised. No association, corporation, organization, person or other entity shall while in violation of this subsection erect or maintain any advertising device within the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 508 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 9 - Regulation of Billboards|§ 508. Exemptions

 The Commissioner of Public Works by regulation may exclude from the coverage of this chapter advertising devices which he finds do not interfere with safety on the aforesaid public highways or contravene any of the other standards set forth in this chapter, including, but not limited to the following: (1) Advertising devices which are to be erected or maintained on property for the purpose of setting forth or indicating— (A) The name and address of the owner, lessee or occupant of such property, or (B) The name or type of business or profession conducted on such property, or (C) Information required or authorized by law to be posted or displayed thereon. (2) Advertising devices which are not visible from any traveled portion of the aforesaid public highways; (3) Advertising devices indicating the sale or leasing of the property upon which they are placed; (4) Directional or other official signs and signals erected or maintained by the Government of the Virgin Islands, or any department or agency thereof; (5) [Deleted].
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 509 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 9 - Regulation of Billboards|§ 509. Construction

 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to abrogate or affect the provisions of any applicable federal or territorial laws, rules or regulations which are more restrictive concerning advertising devices than the provisions of this chapter or of the regulations adopted hereunder.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 510 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 9 - Regulation of Billboards|§ 510. Disposition of fees and fines

 All fees transmitted to the Commissioner of Finance in accordance with section 506 of this chapter, and all fines imposed by the courts for violations of this chapter or regulations hereunder shall be covered by the Commissioner of Finance into the “Road Fund” established by 33 V.I.C. § 3002.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 511 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 9 - Regulation of Billboards|§ 511. Penalties

 Whoever violates or refuses to comply with any provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation issued hereunder shall be fined not more than $50.00 for each and every such violation or act of noncompliance, and each day during which such violation or act of noncompliance continues shall constitute a separate offense.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 901 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 14 - Economic Development Bank|§ 901. Creation

 (a) To aid the Insular Government in the performance of its duties to develop the economy of the Virgin Islands, there is hereby created, as a discrete but integral part of the Economic Development Authority established in chapter 21 of title 29, Virgin Islands Code, “The Economic Development Bank for the United States Virgin Islands” (hereinafter referred to as “the Bank”). (b) The Bank is hereby created as a public corporation and governmental instrumentality as a subsidiary entity of, subordinate in administration and operation to the V.I. Economic Development Authority.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 903 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 14 - Economic Development Bank|§ 903. Government of the Islands not liable for debts and obligations

 The debts or obligations of the Bank shall not be debts or obligations of the Government of the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 904 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 14 - Economic Development Bank|§ 904. Monthly report

 The Bank shall make and submit to the Governor of the Virgin Islands, the Legislature and the Banking Board a written report of its condition as of the last day of each month, in such manner as the Banking Board shall prescribe. Such report shall include the total amount of outstanding loans guaranteed by a director, officer, agent or employee, shall be subscribed by an officer of the Bank and verified by his oath stating that to the best of his knowledge and belief the report is true and correct in all respects, and shall be submitted to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Banking Board within the first ten days of the following month, legal holidays excluded.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 905 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 14 - Economic Development Bank|§ 905. Annual report

 The Bank shall file with the Banking Board in the office of the Lieutenant Governor of the Virgin Islands, annually, within ninety days after the close of its fiscal year, a report in compliance with Title 9, section 64, Virgin Islands Code.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 906 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 14 - Economic Development Bank|§ 906. Bank examination and audited statement

 The Bank shall be subject to examination and supervision by the Banking Board of the Virgin Islands, in accordance with the terms of the Banking Law applicable to banks organized under or subject to the provisions thereof; provided, however, that no fee shall be required to be paid by the Bank in connection with any such examination. The Banking Board shall issue to the Bank a certificate setting forth the result of each such examination, which certificate shall be presented to the Board of Directors at its next regular or special meeting. The Bank shall also be subject to an annual examination and audited statement by certified public accountants of national reputation selected by the Board of Directors of the Bank. Such statement shall be made public.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 907 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 14 - Economic Development Bank|§ 907. Insolvency; receivership

 If, in consequence of an examination or a report made by an examiner, the Banking Board shall have reason to believe that the Bank is not in sound financial condition or that its affairs are conducted in such a manner as to endanger its funds or other assets, or if the Bank shall refuse to submit its books, documents and affairs for the inspection of any duly authorized examiner or if it shall fail to establish reserves as required by this chapter after thirty days' notice by the Banking Board, or if it should become insolvent in the judgment of the Banking Board the Banking Board shall report such facts to the Governor. The Governor may then direct the Banking Board to apply to the District Court for the District of St. Thomas and St. John, and if, after having heard the Bank, the Court deems that the facts alleged by the Banking Board are well-founded, then the Court shall proceed to appoint a receiver to suspend operations and settle the obligations of the Bank. The receiver, upon his appointment, shall, under the direction of the District Court, take possession of the assets and liabilities, books (including the minutes book), records, papers and files of every description, belonging to the Bank, and shall collect all loans, fees and claims of the Bank, and shall see to the payment of its obligations and debts and of the necessary expenditures of receivership. He shall proceed to settle the affairs of the Bank as soon as possible, and to this end he may sell the personal and real property and other assets of the Bank, subject to the order of the District Court.