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V.I. Code tit. 27, § 169f (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 2 - The Practice of Psychology|§ 169f. Issuance of licenses without an exam (“grandparenting”)

 (a) During the first 12 months following the completion of the appointment of all the members, the Board shall issue a psychologist license without examination to (i) one has been a resident of the Virgin Islands for more than two (2) years upon the date of enactment, or (ii) an applicant licensed as a psychologist in another jurisdiction where the requirements for licensure are equivalent to or exceed the requirements of this territory, or (iii) a person who holds the minimum degree required as defined in section 169(d) of this title, and has a minimum of five years of active experience in the practice of psychology, and, meets the requirements of section 169c(1)–(5) of this chapter. (b) During the first 12 months following the completion of the seating all of the members the Board shall issue an Associate Psychologist license to practice independently and without examination to (i) one has been a resident of the Virgin Islands for more than two (2) years upon the date of enactment, or (ii) any applicant licensed as a psychological associate in another jurisdiction where the requirements for licensure are equivalent to or exceed the requirements of this territory; (iii) a person who holds the minimum degree as defined in section 169e(2) of this chapter and has a minimum of eight years of experience in the practice of psychology and meets the requirements of section 169c(1)–(5), of this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 169g (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 2 - The Practice of Psychology|§ 169g. Fees; renewal of license

 (a) A minimum fee of $250.00 shall be paid by any person licensed under this chapter to the board for the original license. This fee shall be in addition to any examination fee set by the board. Licenses shall be valid for two years and must be renewed biannually. The fee for a license renewal shall be at least $250.00. Any application for renewal of a license after it has expired shall require payment of an additional late fee of $50.00. (b) All persons who are licensed under this chapter shall be required to submit at the time of renewal: (1) a license renewal fee, (2) evidence satisfactory to the board of the completion during the previous 24 months of relevant professional continuing education experiences, (3) and an updated Professional Disclosure Statement. The continuing education requirements of the board shall be mailed to all licensed professionals one year prior to the renewal date.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 169i (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 2 - The Practice of Psychology|§ 169i. Procedures

 The board shall establish rules and regulations pertaining to hearings, investigations, disciplinary under this chapter. (1) The board shall conduct its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Any person may represent themselves before the board or be represented by an attorney. Every vote and official act of the board shall be entered into the official record. (2) The board shall have the power to administer oaths, hear testimony and receive evidence of matters within its jurisdiction, and require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of all books, papers, and documents relating to any matter under investigation. A subpoena shall be issued by the board upon application by any party to a proceeding before the board and a showing of general relevance and reasonable scope. When a subpoenaed witness fails to appear, the board may apply to the Superior Court for an order requiring the person subpoenaed to appear before the board to testify and produce books, papers, or documents. (3) One or more board members or a hearing examiner appointed by the board shall preside at the hearings. (4) As a condition of probation the board may require the probationer to submit to care, counseling, or treatment by a professional designated by the board. The expense of such action shall be borne by the probationer. (5) The board may, at any time, modify the conditions of the probation, and may include among them any reasonable condition for the purpose of the protection of the public, or for the purpose of the rehabilitation of the probationer, or both. (6) The board shall have the power to require restitution when necessary. (7) The board shall have the power to assess the costs of the disciplinary proceedings against the psychologist, associate psychologist, or psychological associate. Costs may be assessed against a complainant, if the Board finds that the complaint is frivolous as defined by Title 5, section 541, subsection (c), Virgin Islands Code. (8) Any psychologist, psychological associate, associate psychologist or applicant for licensure under this chapter whose license to practice is denied, revoked, suspended or otherwise limited pursuant to this section or section 169b of this chapter, shall have the right to appeal the action of the board within thirty (30) days of the written decision to the Superior Court and the notice of appeal shall be simultaneously filed with the board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 169j (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 2 - The Practice of Psychology|§ 169j. Privileged communication

 (a) In judicial proceedings, whether civil, criminal, or juvenile, in legislative and administrative proceedings, and in proceedings preliminary and ancillary thereto, a patient or client, or his guardian or personal representative may refuse to disclose or prevent the disclosure of confidential information, including information contained in administrative records, communicated to a psychologist, psychological associate or associate psychologist, licensed under this chapter, or a person otherwise authorized to practice within the mental health field under the laws of this jurisdiction, or to persons reasonably believed by the patient or client to be so licensed, and their agents, for the purpose of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of any mental or emotional condition or disorder. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the psychologist is presumed authorized to claim the privilege on the patient's or client's behalf. (b) The privilege authorized under subsection (a) of this section shall not be claimed by the patient or client, or on his behalf by an authorized person, in the following circumstances: (1) where abuse or harmful neglect of children, the elderly, or disabled or incompetent individuals is known or reasonably suspected; (2) where the validity of a will of a former patient or client is contested; (3) where such information is necessary for the professional licensed under this chapter to defend himself against a malpractice action brought by the patient or client; (4) where an immediate threat of physical violence against a readily identifiable victim is disclosed to the psychologist; (5) in civil commitment proceedings, where an immediate threat of self inflicted damage is disclosed to the psychologist, associate psychologist, or psychological associate; (6) where the patient or client, by alleging mental or emotional damages in litigation, puts his mental state at issue; (7) where the patient or client is examined pursuant to a court order; or (8) in the context of investigations and hearings brought by the patient or client and conducted by the Board, where in violations of this subchapter are at issue.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 169k (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 2 - The Practice of Psychology|§ 169k. Professional licenses

 (a) The Board shall issue a license to an applicant who holds a valid license as a psychology professional in another jurisdiction where the requirements for licensure are equivalent to or exceed the requirements of this territory and receive at least a passing grade on the local examination required under section 169c(a)(6) of this chapter. (b) The Board shall review the application of the applicants for licensure under the chapter from individuals who have earned a post-secondary degree from an educational institution outside the United States. The Board shall grant a license if it determines the applicant's experience and completed academic program meet the standards of an accredited educational institution within the United States and its territories and shall require that the applicant receive at least a passing grade on the local examination as provided in section 169c(a)(6) of this chapter. (c) A license issued pursuant to this chapter for the practice of psychology shall be issued for a period of two years.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 169l (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 2 - The Practice of Psychology|§ 169l. Board liability

 A member of the board, or any employee or agent of the board shall not be held subject to civil liability for any act performed in good faith and within the scope of the duties of the board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 169m (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 2 - The Practice of Psychology|§ 169m. Exemptions

 (1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of qualified members of other professions, such as medical or chiropractic physicians, registered nurses, attorneys at law, or social workers performing counseling in a manner consistent with the scope of practice in their license, their training, and the code of ethics of their professions. However, such persons shall not represent themselves by use of any title stating or implying that they are a licensed psychologist, associate psychologist, or psychological associate. (2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to the activities, services, and use of an official title on the part of a person employed as a psychologist, by an academic institution, a federal or territorial agency, public or private educational institution, or publicly or governmentally funded non-profit community agency recognized by the board, provided such persons are performing psychological or psychologically related activities within the scope of their employment and that they have a degree that meets the educational requirement of section 169d(a)(2) or (5) or section 169e(2) or (5). (3) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a student, intern, or trainee pursuing a course of study in psychology in an accredited institution of higher education or training institution, if these activities are performed under supervision and constitute a part of the supervised course of study, provided that such a person be designated as an “intern,” or “student”. (4) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a non-resident psychology professional rendered not more than thirty (30) days during any calendar year, provided, that such person is licensed to perform such activities and services under the laws of the state or territory of that person's residence. (5) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to activities and services of a rabbi, priest, minister, or clergy person of any religious denomination or sect, provided, such activities and services are within the scope of the performance of regular or specialized ministerial duties.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 169n (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 2 - The Practice of Psychology|§ 169n. Unlawful practice; penalties

 (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any of the following acts: (1) to practice or offer to practice psychology in the United States Virgin Islands, to use any title, abbreviation, sign, care or device to indicate that such person is practicing psychology, to use any description of psychologist or psychological associate, associate psychologist, unless that person has been duly licensed or exempted under the provisions of this chapter; (2) materially refuses to furnish the board information or records required or requested pursuant to this chapter. (b) willfully engages in any unlawful act enumerated in this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense, and may be imprisoned for not more twelve (12) months. The third or any subsequent conviction for violation of this section during a thirty-six (36) month period shall constitute a felony.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 169o (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 2 - The Practice of Psychology|§ 169o. Professional disclosure

 Any individual, or employer or such an individual, who is licensed under this chapter may not charge a client or receive remuneration for professional services unless, before the performance of those services, the client is furnished a copy of a Professional Disclosure Statement. The Professional Disclosure Statement shall be displayed in a conspicuous location at the place where the services are performed and a copy of the statement shall be provided to the client on request. The Professional Disclosure Statement shall contain: (1) the name, title, business address, and business telephone number of the psychology professional licensed performing the services; (2) the formal professional education of the licensed person including the institutions attended and the degrees received; (3) the professional person's theoretical orientation, areas of specialization, and the services provided; (4) in the case of a person licensed under this chapter, a person who is engaged in a private individual practice, partnership, or group practice, the person's fee schedule listed by type of service or hourly rate; (5) the following words shall appear at the bottom of the first page of the disclosure statement “This information is required by the Board of Psychology Examiners which regulates all licensed psychologists, associate psychologists, and psychological associates; (6) the name, address, and telephone numbers of the board shall appear immediately beneath the statement required by item (5) of this subsection; and (7) in the case of a licensed psychological associate, the name, title, business address, and business telephone number of the supervisor shall also appear on the Professional Disclosure Statement.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 169p (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 2 - The Practice of Psychology|§ 169p. Severability clause

 The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any part of the chapter is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such a declaration shall not affect the parts which remain.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 171 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 171. Purpose of chapter

 In order to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this Territory against unqualified or incompetent practitioners of veterinary medicine, the Legislature of the Virgin Islands declares that the practice of veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred by legislative grant to persons having the personal and professional qualifications specified in this chapter. This chapter does not diminish the statutory authority as established under any sections of title 19, chapter 63 or 65 or title 14, chapter 7.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 173 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 173. Practice of veterinary medicine

 (a) A person is regarded as practicing veterinary medicine within the meaning of this chapter who represents himself, directly or indirectly, publicly or privately, as a veterinary doctor or uses any title, words, abbreviation or letters in a manner or under circumstances that may reasonably induce the belief that the person using them is qualified to practice veterinary medicine. (b) A person is considered to be practicing veterinary medicine if the person performs the diagnosis, treatment, correction, change, relief or prevention of animal disease, deformity, defect, injury, or other physical or mental conditions; including the performance of surgery or dentistry, the prescription or administration of any drug, medicine, biologic, apparatus, application, anesthetic, or other therapeutic or diagnostic substance or technique, and the use of any manual or mechanical procedure for embryo transfer, for testing for pregnancy, or for correcting sterility or infertility, or to render advice or recommendation with regard to any of the activities described in this subsection.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 174 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 174. Veterinarian-client-patient relationship requirement

 (a) No person may practice veterinary medicine in the Virgin Islands except within the context of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. (b) A veterinarian-client-patient relationship may not be established solely by telephonic or other electronic means.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 178 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 178. Board meetings

 The Board shall meet at least quarterly each year at the time and place fixed by rules of the Board. Other necessary meetings may be called by the Board by giving notice as may be required by its rules. Except as may otherwise be provided, a majority of the Board constitutes a quorum to transact business, except that the vote of five members is required for suspension or revocation of a license. Meetings must be open and public, except that the Board may meet in closed session to prepare, approve, administer, or grade examinations or to deliberate the qualifications of an applicant for license or the disposition of a proceeding to discipline a licensed veterinarian, veterinary technician or technologist.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 179 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 179. General powers of the Board

 (a) The Board shall: (1) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice veterinary medicine in the Virgin Islands. (2) Adopt, promulgate, and enforce regulations relating to specific duties and responsibilities; certification, registration, or licensure; and other matters pertaining to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary technologists, or non-licensed persons consistent with the provisions of this act. (3) Issue, renew, deny, limit, suspend, or revoke licenses and temporary permits to practice veterinary medicine in the Virgin Islands; and discipline veterinarians, veterinarian technicians or veterinary technologists consistent with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant to this act. (4) Conduct investigations of suspected violations of this chapter to determine whether there are sufficient grounds to initiate disciplinary proceedings. (5) Inspect veterinary premises and equipment, including practice vehicles, at any time in accordance with protocols established by regulation. (6) Initiate disciplinary proceedings and hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the Board and in connection thereto to administer oaths, receive evidence, make necessary determinations, and enter orders consistent with the findings. The Board may commission depositions and require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, records, or other documentary evidence. The Board may designate one or more of its members to serve as its hearing officer. (7) Bring proceedings to the Commissioner for the enforcement of this chapter or any regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. (8) Bring proceedings in the courts against any person for the enforcement of this chapter or any regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. (9) Upon the approval of the Commissioner, employ full-time or part-time personnel — professional, clerical, or special — necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter, and purchase or rent necessary office space, equipment, and supplies. (10) Appoint from its own membership one or more members to act as representatives of the Board at any meeting within or without the Virgin Islands where such representation is desirable. (11) Adopt, amend, or repeal all rules necessary for its governance and all regulations necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter, including the establishment and publication of standards of practice and professional conduct for the practice of veterinary medicine. (12) Establish and publish annually a schedule of fees for licensing and registration of veterinarians. (b) The powers enumerated in subsection (a) are granted for the purpose of enabling the Board to effectively supervise the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology and are to be construed liberally to accomplish this objective.