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V.I. Code tit. 27, § 50s (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IIb - Physician Assistant Licensing|§ 50s. Participation in disaster and emergency care

 (a) A physician assistant licensed in this Territory or licensed or authorized to practice in any state or territory of the United States who is responding to a need for emergency medical care created by an emergency or local disaster, other than an emergency situation that occurs in the place of his employment, may render such care that he is able to provide without supervision as it is defined in section 50j, or with such supervision as is available. (b) Any physician who supervises a physician assistant providing medical care in response to such an emergency or local disaster is not required to meet the requirements set forth in this subchapter for an approved supervising physician. (c) No physician assistant licensed in this Territory or licensed or authorized to practice in other territories or states of the United States who voluntarily and gratuitously, and other than in the ordinary course of employment or practice, renders emergency medical assistance is liable for civil damages for any personal injuries that result from acts or omissions by the person in rendering emergency care which may constitute ordinary negligence. The immunity granted by this section does not apply to acts or omissions constituting gross, willful, or wanton negligence or when the medical assistance is rendered at any hospital, physician's office, or other health care delivery entity where those services are normally rendered. No physician who supervises a physician assistant voluntarily and gratuitously providing emergency care as described in this subsection is liable for civil damages for any personal injuries, which result from acts or omissions by the physician assistant rendering emergency care.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 50t (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IIb - Physician Assistant Licensing|§ 50t. Rule-making authority

 The Board shall promulgate, in accordance with title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 35 (filing and publication of regulations), all rules that are reasonable and necessary for the performance of the various duties imposed upon the Board by the provisions of this subchapter, including but not limited to: (1) setting licensure fees; and (2) establishing renewal dates.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 61 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 61. Purpose

 In the interest of the public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from the improper, unprofessional, incompetent and unlawful practice of dentistry and dental hygiene, it is necessary to provide laws and regulations controlling the granting and use of the privilege to practice dentistry and dental hygiene and to ensure, as much as possible, that only qualified and fit persons hold that privilege. The fundamental purpose of this subchapter is to protect the public, and any license, certificate or other practice authorization issued pursuant to this subchapter is a revocable privilege, and no holder of such privilege may acquire thereby an irrevocable right. The provisions of this subchapter relating to licensure are not intended to reduce competition or restrain trade with respect to the oral health needs of the public.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 63 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 63. Board of Dental Examiners

 (a) The Virgin Islands Board of Dental Examiners as established in 3 V.I.C. § 415(b)(2) to regulate the practice of dentistry in the Virgin Islands in accordance with this subchapter and to otherwise enforce this subchapter, has the power and authority as set forth in this chapter. (b) The Board has the duty of determining a person’s initial and continuing qualification and fitness for the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene, of proceeding against the unprofessional, improper, incompetent, unlawful, fraudulent, deceptive or unlicensed practice of dentistry or dental hygiene, and of enforcing this subchapter. The Board shall discharge this duty in accordance with this subchapter. (c) Members of the Board shall serve a term of four years pursuant to 3 V.I.C. § 415(b)(2). Upon the expiration of the term of office, a Board member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed and qualified. (d) Members of the Board are entitled to per diem and travel expenses for their attendance at each meeting of the Board at the rate prescribed in 3 V.I.C. § 65. (e) All professional members of the Board shall hold full and unrestricted dental or dental hygienist licenses in the Virgin Islands, or must be a retired dentist or dental hygienist who has practiced previously at least five years in the Territory. All professional members must be persons of recognized professional ability and integrity, and must be residents of the Virgin Islands pursuant to 3 V.I.C. § 415(b)(2). (f) The Board may appoint committees from its membership. To perform its duties under this subchapter, the Board may also hire, discipline and terminate staff. (g) When Board member or staff training is approved by the Board, travel expenses and a per diem at the rate prescribed in 3 V.I.C. § 65 must be paid for such Board attendance. (h) Telephone or other electronic telecommunication or videoconferences are an acceptable form for the conduct of Board meetings. The Board may establish procedures by which its committees may meet by telephone or other telecommunication conference system. (i) Four members of the Board constitute a quorum.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 64 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 64. Powers and duties of the Board

 The powers conferred on the Board by this subchapter must be liberally construed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. The Board, within the context of this subchapter and the requirements of due process, has the following powers and duties to: (1) Enforce and administer the provisions of this subchapter; (2) Adopt, amend and repeal regulations to carry out the provisions of this subchapter and otherwise fulfill its duties; (3) Approve or deny applications for initial licensure or renewal based on evaluation of adverse information relating to an applicant’s qualifications to practice; (4) Issue, deny, review, restrict, suspend, revoke or reinstate licenses; (5) Regulate auxiliary personnel; (6) Receive, review and investigate complaints against practitioners for whose licensure it is responsible, and take appropriate disciplinary action; (7) Review and investigate reports received from law enforcement agencies, health care organizations, governmental agencies, insurers and other entities having information pertinent to the professional performance of licensees; (8) Issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum, administer oaths, receive testimony and conduct hearings with due process; (9) Discipline licensees found in violation of this subchapter; (10) Institute actions in its own name and enjoin violators of the this subchapter; (11) Establish appropriate fees and charges to support active and effective pursuit of its legal responsibilities; (12) Develop, adopt and submit its budget to the Commissioner of Health; (13) Report all final disciplinary actions, license denials and voluntary license limitations or surrenders related to dentists, dental hygienists and other auxiliaries, with any accompanying license limitations or surrenders related to dentists, dental hygienists and other auxiliaries, with any accompanying Board orders, findings of fact and conclusions of law, to the National Practitioners Data Bank and to any other data repository as is appropriate, or as required by law, and report all such actions, denials and limitations or surrenders related to other licensees, with the same supporting documentation, to the appropriate national, practitioner, data repositories recognized by the Board or required by law; (14) Take administrative action to halt the unlicensed or illegal practice of dentistry and to seek penalties against those engaged in such practice; and (15) Institute proceedings in courts of competent jurisdiction to enforce its orders and the provisions of this subchapter.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 65 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 65. Funding and fees

 (a) The Board must be fully supported by the revenues generated from its activities, including fees, fines and reimbursed costs. (b) There is established within the Treasury of the Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Board of Dental Examiner’s Fund into which all revenues collected by the Board must be deposited and from which expenses of the Board may be funded. (c) The Board may establish by regulations reasonable administrative fees and charges. The Board shall provide reasonable notice for all increases or decreases in fees and charges. (d) The Board shall operate on the same fiscal year as the Government of the Virgin Islands under 2 V.I.C. § 30.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 66 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 66. Regulations

 The Board may adopt regulations consistent with this subchapter and may amend, repeal and enforce those regulations in furtherance of its legal responsibilities.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 67 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 67. Persons exempt from operation of this subchapter

 Nothing in this subchapter applies to the following practices, acts, or operations: (1) Practice by a physician or a surgeon of the physician’s or surgeon’s profession licensed as such under the laws of this Territory, unless the physician or surgeon practices dentistry as a specialty; (2) The giving of an anesthetic by a qualified anesthetist or registered nurse for a dental operation under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist; (3) The practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in the discharge of their official duties by graduate dentists or dental surgeons or dental hygienists in the United States armed forces, public health service, Coast Guard, or Veterans Administration; (4) Students or residents regularly employed by a Territorial or private hospital or federally qualified health center under an advanced dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and approved and registered as such by the Board; (5) The practice of dental hygiene by instructors and students or the practice of dentistry by students or residents in schools or colleges of dentistry, schools of dental hygiene, or schools of dental assistant education while such instructors, students, or residents are participating in accredited programs of such schools or colleges; (6) The practice of dentistry or dental hygiene by dentists or dental hygienists licensed in good standing by other states or countries while appearing in programs of dental education or research at the invitation of any group of licensed dentists or dental hygienists in this Territory who are in good standing, so long as such practice is limited to five consecutive days in a twelve-month period and the name of each person engaging in such practice is submitted to the Board, in writing, and on a form approved by the Board, at least ten days before the planned performance of such practice; (7) The filling of laboratory work orders of a licensed dentist by any person, association, corporation or other entity for the construction, reproduction, or repair of prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates or appliances to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth or for the restoration of natural teeth or replacement of structures relating to the jaws, maxillofacial area or adjacent and associated structures; (8) The performance of acts by a person under the direct or indirect supervision of a dentist licensed in the Territory when authorized pursuant to the regulations of the Board or when authorized under other provisions of this subchapter; or (9) The practice of dentistry or dental hygiene during the administration of an examination by an examiner representing a testing agency approved by the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 70 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 70. Retirement and inactive status; reactivation

 (a) Any dentist or dental hygienist who wishes to retire from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene shall meet all requirements for retirement as set forth in regulations by Board and the committee. The licensee shall notify the Board in writing before the expiration of the licensee’s current license, and the Board shall acknowledge and record the receipt of notice. If, within a period of three years from the date of retirement, the dentist or dental hygienist wishes to resume practice, the applicant shall so notify the Board in writing and give proof of completing all requirements as prescribed by regulations of the Board to reactivate the license. The Board may reactivate the license and the licensee may resume the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in accordance with the regulations of the Board. (b) Any dentist or dental hygienist who wishes to place his license on inactive status shall meet all requirements for retirement as set by regulations of the Board and the committee. The licensee shall notify the Board in writing before the expiration of the licensee’s current license, and the Board shall acknowledge and record the receipt of notice. If the dentist or dental hygienist wishes to resume practice, the applicant shall so notify the Board in writing and give proof of completing all requirements as prescribed by regulations of the Board to reactivate the license. The Board may reactivate the license, and the licensee may resume the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene subject to any stipulations of the Board. (c) A licensee whose license has been retired or on inactive status may not engage in any of the activities contained within the scope of practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in the Territory described in this subchapter. (d) Inactive licenses must be reactivated or permanently retired within five years of having been placed in inactive status.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 71 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 71. Ownership of dental practice — limitations

 Only a dentist licensed to practice dentistry in the Territory pursuant to this subchapter may be the proprietor of a dental practice in the Territory. A corporate entity that has a dental practice or dental office in the Territory must be owned by a dentist licensed pursuant to this subchapter who owns at least a majority interest in that corporate entity.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 72 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 72. Practicing without a license; penalty

 (a) Any person who practices dentistry or who attempts to practice dentistry without first complying with the provisions of this subchapter or without being the holder of a license entitling the practitioner to practice dentistry in the Territory is guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. Subsequent offenses constitute a felony. Each occurrence of practicing dentistry or attempting to practice dentistry without complying with this subchapter constitutes a separate violation. (b) Any person who practices as a dental hygienist or who attempts to practice as a dental hygienist without first complying with the provisions of this subchapter and without being the holder of a license entitling the practitioner to practice as a dental hygienist in the Territory is guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. Subsequent offenses constitute a felony. Each occurrence of practicing as a dental hygienist or attempting to practice as a dental hygienist without complying with this subchapter constitutes a separate violation. (c) A person or entity that functions or attempts to function as a dental practice without first complying with the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. A subsequent offense constitutes a felony. Each occurrence of noncompliance with this chapter constitutes a separate violation.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 74 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 74. Procedures for enforcement of disciplinary action

 (a) The Board may commence legal action to enforce the provisions of this subchapter and may exercise full discretion and authority with respect to disciplinary actions. (b) Administrative procedures as established by the Board must provide for investigation of charges by the Board; notice of charges to the accused; an opportunity for a fair and impartial hearing for the accused before the Board; an opportunity for representation of the accused by counsel; the presentation of testimony, evidence and argument; subpoena power and attendance of witnesses; a record of proceedings; and judicial review by the courts in accordance with the standards established by the jurisdiction for such review. The Board has subpoena authority to conduct comprehensive reviews of a dentist’s or a dental hygienist’s patient and office records and administrative authority to access otherwise protected peer review records. (c) In its role as trier of fact, the Board shall use the preponderance of the evidence as its standard. (d) The Board may summarily suspend a license prior to a formal hearing when it determines such action is required due to imminent threat to public health and safety. The Board may summarily suspend a license by means of a vote conducted by telephone conference call or other electronic means if a simple majority of the membership determines such prompt action is required. Proceedings for a formal hearing must be instituted simultaneously with the summary suspension. (e) The Board may issue a cease and desist order and may obtain an injunction by a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain any person or any corporation or association and its officers and directors from violating this subchapter. Violation of an injunction is punishable in accordance with the determination of such court. No proof of actual damage to any person is required for issuance of a cease and desist order or an injunction, nor does issuance of an injunction relieve those enjoined from criminal prosecution for violation of this subchapter. (f) Except as provided in section 77(b), all of the Board’s final disciplinary actions and license denials, including related findings of fact and conclusions of law, are matters of public record. The Board shall report all actions and denials promptly to any data repository required by law. Voluntary surrender of and voluntary limitations on the dental or dental hygienist license of any person are also be matters of public record and must also be reported to any data repository as required by law.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 75 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 75. Anesthesia Administration

 (a) The Board shall establish regulations pertaining to the administration by dentists of nitrous oxide analgesia, conscious sedation, deep sedation and general anesthesia. (b) The Board or its agent may evaluate credentials, facilities, equipment, personnel, and procedures prior to issuing permits to allow the administration of agents that are utilized in providing analgesia, sedation or general anesthesia and may re-evaluate the credentials, facilities, equipment, personnel, and procedures at its discretion. (c) The Board may suspend or revoke the license of any dentist who fails to comply with anesthesia-related regulations of the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 76 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 76. Advertising requirements

 All advertising must comply with the American Dental Association’s Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 77 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter III - Board of Dental Examiners — Dental Healthcare Act|§ 77. Protected actions and communications

 (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 having served the Board either as a part of the Board’s operation or as an individual as a result of any act, omission, proceeding, conduct or decision related to duties undertaken or performed in good faith and within the scope of the function of the Board. (b) Every communication made by or on behalf of any person, institution, agency or organization to the Board or to any person designated by the Board relating to an investigation or the initiation of an investigation, whether by way of report, complaint or statement is privileged and confidential. No action or proceeding, civil or criminal, is permitted against any such person, institution, agency or organization by whom or on whose behalf such a communication was made in good faith.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 92 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 1 - Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery|Subchapter IV - Nursing|§ 92. Purpose; unlawful practice of nursing; license required

 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 subchapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to practice nursing in the Virgin Islands or to use any title, abbreviation, sign, card or device to indicate that such a person is practicing nursing unless such a person has been duly licensed and registered under the provisions of this subchapter.