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V.I. Code tit. 12, § 812 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 812. Disclosure of pesticide formulas

 The Commissioner, whenever he considers it necessary in the administration of this chapter, may require the submission of the complete formula of any pesticide. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, information relative to formulas of products acquired by authority of this section may be revealed, when necessary under this section, to an advisory committee, or to any federal or state department or agency consulted, or at a public hearing, or in findings of fact issued by the Commissioner.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 813 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 813. Requirements for registration

 If it appears to the Commissioner that the composition of the pesticide is such as to warrant the proposed claims for it, and if the pesticide and its labeling and other material required to be submitted comply with the requirements of this chapter, the Commissioner shall register the pesticide.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 814 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 814. Procedure when registration is denied

 If the Commissioner decides that the pesticide does not warrant the proposed claims for it or, if the pesticide and its labeling and other material required to be submitted do not comply with the provisions of this chapter, the Commissioner shall notify the applicant for registration of the manner in which the pesticide, labeling, or other material required to be submitted fail to comply with this chapter so as to afford the registrant an opportunity to make the necessary corrections. If, upon receipt of such notice, the applicant for registration does not make the corrections, the Commissioner shall refuse to register the article, and shall notify the applicant of his action and the reasons for his refusal. Whenever an application for registration is refused, the applicant, within thirty days after service of notice of the refusal, may file a petition requesting that the matter be referred to an advisory committee or may file objections and request a public hearing in accordance with section 818 of this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 815 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 815. Cancellation of registration

 (a) The Commissioner, in accordance with the procedures specified in this chapter, may cancel the registration of a pesticide whenever it does not appear that the article or its labeling or other material required to be submitted complies with the provisions of this chapter. (b) Whenever the Commissioner determines that registration of a pesticide should be canceled, he shall notify the registrant of his action and the reasons therefore. (c) A cancellation of registration is effective thirty days after service of the foregoing notice unless within such time the registrant: (1) makes the necessary corrections; (2) files a petition requesting that the matter be referred to an advisory committee; or (3) files objections and requests a public hearing.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 816 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 816. Water quality monitoring for pesticides

 The Pesticides Program of the Department, in coordination with the United States Geological Survey, National Water Quality Assessment Program, the Division of Environmental Protection-Water Programs of the Department, and other parties, shall conduct a water quality monitoring program to provide an adequate understanding of the health and environmental impacts of pesticide use in the Virgin Islands. The department shall utilize this program, as it deems necessary, in: making pesticide registration decisions; reviewing suspensions and cancellations of pesticide registrations in the Virgin Islands; and assessing the status, trends, and health impacts of any pesticide contamination of ground and surface waters in the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 817 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 817. Advisory committees

 (a) The Commissioner on his own motion, may at any time refer matters concerning registration. of pesticides or the suspension or cancellation of such registration, to an advisory committee. Each advisory committee must be composed of experts, qualified in the subject matter and of adequately diversified professional background selected by the department and shall include one or more representatives from the University of the Virgin Islands' Cooperative Extension Service. The committee may not have more than seven members. Advisory committee members may not receive a salary or other compensation, but must be reimbursed for their necessary traveling and subsistence expenses while serving away from their places of residence. All costs may be assessed against the petitioner, unless the matter was referred to the advisory committee upon the motion of the Commissioner without a petition. The Commissioner shall furnish the committee with adequate clerical and other assistance, and shall by rules and regulations prescribe the procedures to be followed by the committee. (b) Whenever the applicant or registrant requests an advisory committee hearing or the Commissioner determines that a matter should be referred to an advisory committee, the Commissioner shall submit the application for registration of the article and all relevant data before him to the committee forthwith. The petitioner, as well as representatives of the department have the right to consult with the advisory committee. As soon as practicable after any such submission, but not later than sixty days, the committee shall, after independent study of the data submitted by the Commissioner and all other pertinent information available to it, submit a report and recommendation to the Commissioner as to the registration of the article together with all underlying data and a statement of the reasons or basis for the recommendations. After due consideration of the views of the committee and all other data before him the Commissioner shall, within ninety days after receipt of the report and recommendations of the advisory committee, make his determination and issue an order, with findings of fact, with respect to registration of the article and notify the applicant for registration or registrant of his decision. The applicant for registration, or registrant, may file objections and request a public hearing within sixty days from the date of the Commissioner's order.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 818 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 818. Public hearing regarding registration

 If a hearing is requested, the Commissioner shall, after due notice, hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving evidence relevant and material to the issues raised by the objections. Any report, recommendations, underlying data, and reasons certified to the Commissioner by an advisory committee shall be made a part of the record of the hearing, if relevant and material. Upon request of the Commissioner, petitioner, or hearing officer, the advisory committee shall designate one of its members to appear and testify at the hearing with respect to its report and recommendations. However, any other member of the advisory committee may also appear and testify at the hearing. As soon as practicable after completion of the hearing, the Commissioner shall evaluate the data and reports before him, act upon the objections and issue an order granting, denying, or canceling the registration. Such order shall be based only on substantial evidence of record at such hearing, including any report, recommendations, underlying data, and reason certified to the Commissioner by an advisory committee, and shall set forth detailed findings of fact upon which the order is based. In connection with consideration of any registration or application for registration under this section, the Commissioner may consult with any federal agency or any other local government department or agency.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 819 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 819. Suspension of pesticide registration

 Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Commissioner may, by order, suspend the registration of a pesticide immediately when he finds that such action is necessary to prevent an imminent hazard to the public or any other non-target organism. In such case, he shall give the registrant prompt notice of such action and afford the registrant the opportunity to have the matter submitted to an advisory committee and for an expedited hearing under this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 820 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 820. Judicial review

 Final orders of the Commissioner under this chapter are to be subject to review under title five, chapter ninety-seven of this Code instituted within thirty days after personal service on the applicant for registration or registrant of the Commissioner's order.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 821 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 821. Experimental use permits

 (a) The Commissioner may apply to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for certification pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (as amended) to issue experimental use permits, and to establish by regulation any requirements as are necessary to qualify for such certification. (b) After certification by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency to issue experimental use permits, the Commissioner may issue such permits as required for the shipment, delivery, or use of a pesticide product that is to be tested to determine the scope of limitations of its usefulness and the effect of its use on human life and the environment. Such permits may be issued for products for use only in experimental programs under the supervision of qualified persons and broad scale testing under normal conditions of use. The Commissioner may require such information and data concerning the product and the proposed testing program as is deemed necessary to make determinations on the merits of the pesticides being tested. (c) The Commissioner may exempt from the requirement for experimental use permits substances or mixtures of substances in early research stages such as those being put through laboratory or greenhouse tests or limited scale field trials or other tests for the purpose of determining pesticide value and from which the user does not expect to receive any benefit in pest control.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 822 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 822. Approved agricultural uses

 A pesticide must be used in accordance with its labeling. Unless the labeling specifically prohibits such use, a pesticide registered for use in the Virgin Islands may be used for agricultural purposes only in a dosage, concentration or frequency less than that specified on the labeling.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 823 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 823. Commercial permits

 (a) A commercial permit is required for the distribution, sale, offer for sale, purchase for the purpose of re-sale or possession for the purpose of re-sale of a restricted use pesticide. (b) Any person desiring such a permit shall file an application containing such information required by the Commissioner and in a form prescribed by the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall examine the application and shall issue or refuse to issue the permit requested therein. The Commissioner shall impose any restrictions or conditions on the permit he considers appropriate in order to fully protect the public interest. A permit under this section must not be valid for more than two years as determined by the Commissioner. A separate permit is required for each location in the Virgin Islands and a fee shall be assessed in accordance with a fee schedule to be set by the Commissioner pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the department pursuant to this chapter. (c) Upon the sale by a commercial permit holder of a restricted use pesticide to a purchase permit holder, the commercial permit holder shall cancel the permit in a manner to be prescribed by the Commissioner. (d) The holder of a commercial permit may purchase restricted use pesticides for re-sale without being required to obtain and present a purchase permit. (e) The holder of a commercial permit must maintain and make available to the Commissioner or his designees, for at least two years, accurate and detailed records accounting for all restricted use pesticides acquired by him and disposed of by him, including, but not limited to dates, names and addresses of all suppliers and the quantities acquired from each, and the names, addresses, permit numbers or certification identification card numbers of all purchasers, and the quantities purchased by each. (f) The reasons for the denial of an application or revocation of a commercial permit may include, but not be limited to, the Commissioner being satisfied of one or more of the following: (1) That any statement in the application or upon which the permit was issued is or was false or misleading; (2) That the applicant or permit holder does not have adequate facilities for the storage and distribution of restricted use pesticides; (3) That the applicant or permit holder has engaged in fraudulent business practices relating to the sale and distribution of pesticides; (4) That the applicant or permit holder has failed to comply with any provision of this chapter or rules and regulations of the department made pursuant thereto; or (5) That the applicant or permit holder has failed to demonstrate that he has sufficient knowledge and experience concerning the proper use and application of pesticides. (g) A formal hearing shall not be required and the Commissioner's decision in denying or revoking a permit shall be final unless the applicant or permit holder institutes a petition for writ of review within the time and in the manner prescribed by title five, chapter ninety-seven of this Code.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 824 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 824. Purchase permits

 (a) A purchase permit or certification identification card is required for the purchase, possession or use of a restricted use pesticide. (b) Any person desiring such a permit shall file an application containing such information required by the Commissioner and in a form prescribed by the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall examine the application and shall issue or refuse to issue the permit requested therein. The Commissioner must not issue a permit to so purchase, possess or use a particular pesticide if there is a reasonably less dangerous alternative available capable of performing the task required. The Commissioner shall impose whatever restrictions or conditions on the permit he deems appropriate in order to fully protect the public interest. (c) Upon the purchase by a purchase permit holder of a restricted use pesticide, he shall present this purchase permit and have it cancelled by the commercial permit holder selling the pesticide in a manner to be prescribed by the Commissioner. (d) The reasons for the denial of an application or revocation of a permit may include, but not be limited to, the Commissioner being satisfied of one or more of the following: (1) That any statement in the application or upon which the permit was issued, is or was false or misleading; (2) That the applicant or permit holder failed to justify his need for the quantity and types of restricted use pesticides requested; (3) That the applicant or permit holder stored, applied, used or disposed of any pesticide contrary to the registered labeled usage or contrary to the conditions specified in his permit; (4) That the applicant or permit holder has failed to comply with any provisions of this chapter or rules and regulations of the department made pursuant thereto; or (5) That the applicant or permit holder has failed to demonstrate that he has sufficient knowledge and experience concerning the proper use, application and disposal of pesticides. (6) A formal hearing shall not be required and the Commissioner's decision in denying or revoking a permit shall be final unless the applicant or permit holder institutes a petition for writ of review within the time and in the manner prescribed by title five, chapter ninety-seven of this Code. (7) The Commissioner may exempt holders of a pesticide applicator certification from the requirement of obtaining a purchase permit as provided for herein. The exemption applies only to those restricted use pesticides designated by the Commissioner.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 826 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 826. Pesticide business and agency registration

 (a) A pesticide business or agency as defined in this chapter shall register with the Commissioner. (b) Applications for pesticide business or agency registration must be made to the Commissioner. The application must be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner and shall provide such information as the Commissioner shall require. (c) An applicant for pesticide business or agency registration shall satisfy standards, as determined by the Commissioner to be appropriate, with respect to knowledge and experience concerning the proper use and application of pesticides and pesticide equipment. (d) Business or agency registration shall be valid for three years.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 827 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 827. Denial or revocation of certification or registration

 (a) The Commissioner, after due notice and opportunity of hearing to an applicant, certified applicator, or registered pesticide business or agency, may deny an application or revoke a certificate or registration upon a determination that: (1) any statement in the application or upon which the certificate or registration was issued is or was false or misleading; (2) the applicant or certified applicator has been convicted of a felony; (3) the applicant, certified applicator, or registered business or agency applied or used any pesticide contrary to the registered label usage; (4) the applicant, certified applicator, or registered business or agency has engaged in fraudulent business practices in the application of pesticides; (5) the applicant, certified applicator, or registered business or agency has failed to comply with any provision of this chapter or rules and regulations of the department made pursuant thereto; or (6) the applicant or certified applicator has failed to demonstrate that he has sufficient knowledge and experience concerning the proper use and application of pesticides. (b) The Commissioner's determination to refuse or revoke certification or registration shall be final unless the aggrieved party institutes a proceeding under chapter 97, title 5 of this Code within thirty days after service on him by personal service or by certified mail of the Commissioner's order.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 828 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 828. Certification and registration fees

 (a) Every applicant for pesticide applicator certification shall pay an examination fee. The fee shall be set by regulation. (b) There shall be fees for commercial pesticide applicator certification in one individual category, with additional fees for each additional category and for each additional sub-category chosen. For private applicators there shall be a fee for the initial certified private applicator and for subsequent applicators on the same farm or business shall be charged at the time of initial certification, renewal of certification or recertification. (c) Pesticide businesses shall pay a registration fee every five years. When the applicant regularly maintains or operates more than one business address, a fee may be required for each of the applicant's business addresses in the Virgin Islands. Any agency that is a governmental agency, public authority, or university is exempt from any fee for registration. (d) All fees must be set by regulation.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 829 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 829. Requirements and restrictions for commercial lawn application

 (a) Prior to any commercial lawn application, the applicator shall enter into a written contract with the owner of the property or his agent specifying the approximate date or dates of application, number of applications, and total cost for the service to be provided and shall supply the property owner or his agent with a written copy in at least 12 point type of: (1) a list of substances to be applied including brand names and generic names of active ingredients; (2) any warnings that appear on the label of pesticides to be applied that are pertinent to the protection of humans, animals or the environment; and (3) the company name, address, telephone number, business registration number and applicator certification identification card number. (b) If an application on the date or dates specified becomes infeasible, the person who is to provide the application shall give the owner or his agent oral or written notice of the proposed alternate date or dates, and must receive acceptance of such alternate date or dates from the owner or his agent prior to initiating commercial lawn application. (c) Persons providing commercial lawn applications shall maintain copies of all contracts required pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 830 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 830. Visual notification

 (a) All persons providing commercial lawn application shall affix markers to be placed within or along the perimeter of the area where pesticides will be applied. Markers must be placed so as to be clearly visible to persons immediately outside the perimeter of such property. The markers must be posted at least twelve inches above the ground and shall be at least four inches by five inches in size. (b) The markers required under this section must be in place on the day during which the pesticide is being applied and must instruct persons not to enter the property and not to remove the signs for a period of at least twenty-four hours. The instruction must be printed boldly in letters at least three-eighths of an inch in height.
V.I. Code tit. 12, § 833 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 12 - Conservation|Chapter 19 - Pesticide Control|§ 833. Access to pesticide information

 (a) The Commissioner shall, upon written request of an interested party, in printed form or on a diskette in computerized data base format, provide the information on pesticides submitted to the department pursuant to sections 834 and 835 of this title. The Commissioner must not provide the name, address, or any other information which would otherwise identify a commercial or private applicator, or any person who sells or offers for sale restricted use or general use pesticides to a private applicator, or any person who received the services of a commercial applicator. Proprietary information contained within such record, including price charged per product, must not be disclosed. (b) The fees for copies of information must not exceed the actual cost of reproducing any information.