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V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1203 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 21 - Trade Names|§ 1203. Registration by corporations

 (a) A corporation doing business in the Virgin Islands under any name other than that of the corporation as set forth in the articles of incorporation or amendments thereto shall be subject to all the provisions of this chapter; and shall file a certificate setting forth the designation, name or style under which said business is to be conducted, the location of said business, a brief description of the kind of business transacted under such name, and the corporate name and location of the principal office of such corporation. Such certificate shall be made under the seal of the corporation and signed by its president or vice-president, and its secretary or assistant secretary; and the president or such vice-president shall acknowledge the certificate before an officer authorized by the laws of the United States Virgin Islands to authenticate signatures. The certificate, so executed and acknowledged, shall be filed in the office of the Lieutenant Governor within five days prior to the commencement of business, and a copy thereof, certified by the Lieutenant Governor, shall be filed by the Lieutenant Governor in the office of the clerk of the District Court in the judicial division in which the original articles of incorporation are filed. (b) For the purposes of this chapter, the term “corporation” shall include a limited liability company.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1204 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 21 - Trade Names|§ 1204. Similar trade names prohibited

 A trade name registered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall not be the same as, nor so similar as to cause confusion with, the trade name of any person, partnership, association or corporation, foreign or domestic, doing business under such trade name in the United States Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1205 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 21 - Trade Names|§ 1205. Forms

 The Lieutenant Governor shall prepare forms for the certificate and shall, upon request, furnish forms by mail or otherwise to persons, copartnerships, associations and corporations subject to the provisions of this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1206 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 21 - Trade Names|§ 1206. Fees

 A person, copartnership, association or corporation required by the provisions of this chapter to file a certificate shall, at the time of filing thereof as hereinbefore provided, pay a registration fee of $25 to the Lieutenant Governor.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1207 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 21 - Trade Names|§ 1207. Enjoining noncompliance

 If a person, copartnership, association, or corporation carrying on business in the United States Virgin Islands shall fail or refuse to file the certificate required by this chapter, the Lieutenant Governor shall refer the matter to the Attorney General who may institute an action in the District Court to enjoin the carrying on of such business.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1208 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 21 - Trade Names|§ 1208. Service of process

 Service of process hereunder may be made by delivering within the United States Virgin Islands a copy thereof to any person so doing business or any servant or agent of such person, copartnership or association or corporation, or in any manner otherwise provided by law.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1209 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 21 - Trade Names|§ 1209. Certificate of cessation of business; penalty

 (a) When a person, copartnership, association or corporation subject to the provisions of this chapter shall cease to do business in the United States Virgin Islands, a certificate setting forth such fact and the date whereon it so ceased shall be filed with the Lieutenant Governor within ten days after the date such business ceases. Such certificate shall be sworn to and filed by a surviving partner, member of such association, or person so doing business, his executor or administrator. In the case of a corporation or limited liability company, such certificate shall be executed, acknowledged, and filed in the same manner as provided in section 1203, subsection (d) of this chapter. (b) Failure to file such certificate at the time so required shall work a forfeiture of ten dollars to be recovered by the Lieutenant Governor in an action in his name against any surviving partner, any member of such association, any officer of such corporation, any member or manager or such limited liability company or any person so doing business, his executor or administrator.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1210 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 21 - Trade Names|§ 1210. Registration by nonresidents; appointment of agent for process

 Each nonresident doing business in the United States Virgin Islands in his individual capacity, or as copartner or member of a copartnership or association required by sections 1201 and 1203 of this title to file certificates therein specified, or under any name other than his own except as otherwise provided, shall appoint in writing a person having an office or place of business and residing in the judicial division wherein the principal office of such nonresident, copartnership or association is located upon whom process against such nonresident may be served in an action founded upon a liability incurred in the United States Virgin Islands. Such appointment shall continue in force until revoked by a like instrument appointing another person therein residing and having therein an office or place of business. Such certificate shall be filed in the office of the Lieutenant Governor. In the event a nonresident has not appointed a process agent, and has not filed such appointment as above set forth, the Lieutenant Governor shall be such process agent.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1211 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 21 - Trade Names|§ 1211. Appointment of new agent; service on Lieutenant Governor

 When a person appointed pursuant to the provisions of section 1210 of this title dies or removes from the United States Virgin Islands, another person residing in the United States Virgin Islands and having therein an office or place of business shall, within thirty days from the date of such death or removal, be appointed in the manner hereinbefore specified, upon whom service of process may be made as provided in section 1210 of this title. In case of such death or removal, or if a person is not appointed as aforesaid, process against such nonresident person may be served by delivering to the Lieutenant Governor duplicate copies thereof, which service shall be effectual for all purposes of law. The Lieutenant Governor shall enter alphabetically in a process book kept for that purpose, the name of plaintiff and defendant, the title number, if any of the cause in which process has been served upon him, and day and hour when the service was made.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1212 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 21 - Trade Names|§ 1212. Effect of failure and neglect

 A person, copartnership, association or corporation required by the provisions of this chapter, to file a certificate and pay a registration fee, and failing to do so may not commence or maintain any action in any court of the United States Virgin Islands for the enforcement of any right or obligation arising out of the doing of business in the United States Virgin Islands; nor shall a license or certificate be granted to a nonresident individual, copartnership or unincorporated association to transact any business in the United States Virgin Islands unless such individual, copartnership or association has complied with the provisions of section 1210 of this title.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1213 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 21 - Trade Names|§ 1213. Renewal registrations of tradenames; failure to renew

 Every person, partnership, copartnership, association, company, or corporation doing business in the United States Virgin Islands under a trade name pursuant to this chapter shall file an application to renew its tradename every two years and pay a fee of $50 to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Any person, partnership, copartnership, association, company, or corporation which fails to renew its trade name within six months of the expiration date as required by this chapter, shall cease title to the trade name, and said tradename shall become available to anyone who files for the tradename and pays the required registration fee.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1301 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 25 - Motor Vehicle Information Disclosure|§ 1301. Definitions

 For the purposes of this chapter— (a) The term “person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, business trust, or any organized group of persons. (b) The term “motor vehicle” includes any passenger car, station wagon or truck. (c) The term “new motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle the equitable or legal title to which has never been transferred by a manufacturer distributor, or dealer to an ultimate purchaser. (d) The term “dealer” shall mean any person resident or located in the United States Virgin Islands engaged in the sale or the distribution of new motor vehicles to the ultimate purchaser. (e) The term “ultimate purchaser” means, with respect to any new automobile, the first person, other than a dealer purchasing in his capacity as a dealer, who in good faith purchases such new motor vehicles for purposes other than resale.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1302 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 25 - Motor Vehicle Information Disclosure|§ 1302. Information disclosure

 (a) Every dealer of new motor vehicles sold or distributed in the United States Virgin Islands shall securely affix to the windshield or in any other visible place on each new motor vehicle a label on which such dealer shall endorse clearly, distinctly and legibly true and correct entries disclosing the following information concerning each new motor vehicle— (1) Name of the dealer, location of place of business, and the date on which the motor vehicle entered the United States Virgin Islands; (2) The make, model, and serial or identification number or numbers of the motor vehicle; (3) The retail price of such motor vehicles suggested by the manufacturer, assembler, or exporter; (4) The retail delivered price suggested by the manufacturer, assembler, or importer for each accessory or item of optional equipment physically attached to such motor vehicle at the time of its delivery to the dealer, which is not included within the price of such motor vehicle as stated pursuant to subparagraph (3); (5) Ocean freight and any other transportation charges to the dealer; (6) Preparation and conditioning charges on the motor vehicle; (7) The amount of taxes paid by or to be collected by the dealer; (8) The total of the amounts specified pursuant to subparagraphs (3) through (7); (9) The amount that the ultimate purchaser will be required to pay in user taxes.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1303 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 25 - Motor Vehicle Information Disclosure|§ 1303. Violations and penalties

 (a) Any dealer who willfully fails to affix to any new motor vehicles imported by him the label required by section 1302 of this chapter shall be fined not more than $1,000. Such failure with respect to each motor vehicle shall constitute a separate offense. (b) Any dealer who willfully fails to endorse clearly, distinctly and legibly any label as required by section 1302 of this chapter shall be fined not more than $1,000. Such failure or false endorsement with respect to each motor vehicle shall constitute a separate offense. (c) Any person who willfully removes, alters, or renders illegible any label affixed to a new motor vehicle pursuant to section 1302 of this chapter, or any endorsement thereon, prior to the time that such motor vehicle is delivered to the actual custody and possession of the ultimate purchaser of such new motor vehicle, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Such removal, alteration, or rendering illegible with respect to each motor vehicle shall constitute a separate offense.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1401 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 27 - Commercial Fishing Promotion|§ 1401. Purpose

 The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide, in conjunction, cooperation and coordination with chapter 9A of Title 12 of the Code, for the promotion and development of the commercial fishing industry in the United States Virgin Islands in order that untapped territorial marine life resources might be utilized to offer and provide a new means of livelihood to the people of the United States Virgin Islands in fishing and related industries.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1402 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 27 - Commercial Fishing Promotion|§ 1402. Promotion responsibility

 In carrying out the purposes of this chapter in furtherance of the provisions of Title 3, section 335(a)(5) of the Code, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources, through its Commissioner, shall be responsible for the active and vigorous promotion of the commercial fishing industry, in all of its aspects, in the United States Virgin Islands. As used in this chapter the word “Commissioner” shall mean the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources or his authorized designee, agent or employee.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1404 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 27 - Commercial Fishing Promotion|§ 1404. Fisheries Advisory Committees

 There shall be two Fisheries Advisory Committees, one for St. Croix and one for St. Thomas-St. John, each to be composed of not more than 14 members appointed by the Commissioner of Conservation and Cultural Affairs. Each Committee shall include one representative each from the Department of Conservation and Cultural Affairs and Law; a marine scientist associated with an educational or scientific institution with facilities in the United States Virgin Islands; and six other members residing within the respective Committee's jurisdiction, representing a commercial fishermen's association, a sport fishing association and a diving association. Each committee shall collaborate with the Department of Conservation and Cultural Affairs in the drafting and administration of rules and regulations for the promotion and conservation of the fishery resources of the United States Virgin Islands under the provisions of this chapter and chapter 9A of Title 12 of the Code. The appointment of each member of each Committee shall be for the term of one year and until his successor is appointed. The appointing Commissioners shall designate the chairman of each Committee.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1405 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 27 - Commercial Fishing Promotion|§ 1405. Farmers and Fishermen's Revolving Loan Fund

 (a) There is hereby created in the Economic Development Bank a fund which shall be known as the “Farmers and Fishermen's Revolving Loan Fund”. The Fund shall be used (1) to provide small, short-term loans to farmers and fishermen in order to encourage and promote limited capital commercial farming and fishing operations in the United States Virgin Islands; and (2) to provide grants to farmers and fishermen who suffer loss or damage resulting from an emergency or major disaster as defined in Title 23, chapter 12 of this Code. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section loans made under this section shall not exceed $50,000 to any individual. Interest on loans under this section may not exceed 4 percent per annum. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section grants under this section may not exceed $1,000 to any individual. Application for a grant under this section shall be accompanied by a notarized statement of loss or damage. (c) Loans in amounts not to exceed $40,000 to any individual and grants in amounts not to exceed $20,000 to any individual may be made to fulltime farmers and fishermen to replace equipment used in their trade or business which is lost or damaged as a result of an emergency or major disaster as defined in Title 23, chapter 12 of this code. For the purposes of this subsection, “fulltime farmers and fishermen” are those who derive at least 55 percent of their annual gross income from farming or fishing. (d) The Board of Directors of the Economic Development Bank shall establish rules and regulations governing the eligibility of loan applicants, the security required and the terms of repayment for loans made from the Fund and for the award of grants from the Fund.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1405a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 27 - Commercial Fishing Promotion|§ 1405a. Emergency loan for storm damage

 (a) The Board of Directors of the Economic Development Bank is hereby authorized to grant emergency loans from the Farmers and Fishermen's Revolving Loan Fund, pursuant to Title 11, section 1405, subsection (a), paragraph (2), to farmers and fishermen who suffer damage to, or loss of, their equipment from the effects of any hurricane or major storm. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section the emergency loans authorized in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed $10,000 to any single applicant, and shall be in addition to any other loan outstanding at the time of application. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, emergency loans in an amount not to exceed $40,000 may be granted to fulltime farmers and fishermen pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. For the purposes of this subsection, “fulltime farmers and fishermen” are those who derive at least 55 percent of their annual gross income from farming or fishing. (d) Applications for a loan under subsection (a) of this section shall be accompanied by a notarized statement of loss or damage. All rules and regulations currently in force as to security and terms of repayment for loans shall apply to loans granted pursuant to this section.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1501 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 29 - Monopolies and Restraints of Trade|§ 1501. Short title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Virgin Islands Antimonopoly Law”.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1502 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 29 - Monopolies and Restraints of Trade|§ 1502. Purpose

 The purpose of this chapter is to promote the unhampered growth of commerce and industry throughout the United States Virgin Islands by prohibiting restraints of trade which are secured through monopolistic or oligarchic practices and which act or tend to act to decrease competition between and among persons engaged in commerce and trade, whether in manufacturing, distribution, financing, and service industries or in related for-profit pursuits.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1503 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 29 - Monopolies and Restraints of Trade|§ 1503. Violations—Enumeration

 Every person shall be deemed to have committed a violation of this chapter who shall: (1) Make any contract with, or engage in any combination or conspiracy with, any other person who is, or but for a prior agreement would be, a competitor of such person: (a) for the purpose or with the effect of fixing, controlling, or maintaining the price or rate charged for any commodity sold or bought by the parties thereto, or the fee charged or paid for any service performed or received by the parties thereto; (b) fixing, controlling, maintaining, limiting, or discontinuing the production, manufacture, mining, sale or supply of any commodity, or the sale or supply of any service, for the purpose or with the effect stated in paragraph (a) of subsection (1); (c) allocating or dividing customers, territories, supplies, sales, or markets, functional or geographical, for any commodity or service; or (2) By contract, combination, or conspiracy with one or more other persons unreasonably restrain trade or commerce; or (3) Establish, maintain, use or attempt to acquire monopoly power over any substantial part of trade or commerce of the United States Virgin Islands for the purpose of excluding competition or of controlling, fixing, or maintaining prices in such trade or commerce; or (4) Lease or make a sale or contract for sale of goods, wares, merchandise, machinery, supplies, or other commodities, or services, whether patented or unpatented, for use, consumption, enjoyment, or resale, or fix a price charged therefor, or discount from, or rebate upon, such price, on the condition, agreement, or understanding that the lessee or purchaser thereof shall not use or deal in the goods, wares, merchandise, machinery, supplies, or other commodity or service of a competitor or competitors of the lessor or seller, where the effect of such lease, sale or contract for such sale or such condition, agreement, or understanding may be to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in any line of commerce; or (5) It shall be unlawful for any person, either directly or indirectly, to discriminate in price between different purchasers of commodities of like grade, quality and quantity where such commodities are sold for use, consumption, or resale in the United States Virgin Islands, and where the effect of such discrimination may be substantially to lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in any line of commerce in the United States Virgin Islands, or to injure, destroy, or prevent competition with any person who either grants or knowingly receives the benefit of such discrimination, or with customers of either of them.
V.I. Code tit. 11, § 1504 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 11 - Commerce, Technology and Trade|Chapter 29 - Monopolies and Restraints of Trade|§ 1504. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Trade or commerce” includes all economic activity involving or relating to any commodity or service. “Commodity” shall mean any kind of real or personal property. “Service” shall mean any activity, not covered by the definition of “Commodity”, which is performed in whole or in part for the purposes of financial gain. “Service” shall not be deemed to include labor which is performed by natural persons as employees of others. “Person” shall mean any natural person, or any corporation, partnership, or association of persons.