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V.I. Code tit. 27, § 180 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 180. Additional powers of the Board

 (a) In addition to the general powers set forth in § 179, the Board shall: (1) Fix minimum standards for continuing veterinary medical education for veterinarians and technicians, which shall be a condition precedent to the renewal of a veterinary license, limited license, veterinary faculty certificate, or veterinary technician registration, respectively; (2) Inspect any hospitals, clinics, mobile units or other facilities used by any practicing veterinarian, either by a member of the Board or its authorized representatives, for the purpose of reporting the results of the inspection to the Board on a form prescribed by the Board and seeking disciplinary action for violations of health, sanitary, and medical waste disposal rules of the Board, affecting the practice of veterinary medicine, or violations of regulation or laws of any territorial or federal department or agency having jurisdiction in these areas of health, sanitation, and medical waste disposal that relate to or affect the practice of veterinary medicine; (3) Upon complaint or information received by the Board, prohibit through summary emergency order of the Board, prior to a hearing, the operation of any veterinary practice facility that the Board determines is endangering, or may endanger, the public health or safety or the welfare and safety of animals, and suspend the license of the veterinarian operating the veterinary practice facility, provided that upon the issuance of any summary emergency order, the Board shall initiate, within ten days, a notice of hearing under the administrative rules issued pursuant to this chapter; (4) Provide special registration for veterinary technicians and adopt regulations concerning the training, registration and service limits of such assistants while employed by and acting under the supervision and responsibility of veterinarians. The Board has exclusive jurisdiction in determining eligibility and qualification requirements for these assistants. Renewals of registrations for veterinary technicians are required at least every twenty-four months, provided that the certificate of registration for the veterinary technician is otherwise eligible for renewal; (5) Provide, pursuant to regulations, requirements for the inactive status of license and limited veterinary licenses; and (6) Pursuant to regulations, to assess and recover against persons holding licenses, limited licenses, temporary permits or any certificates issued by the Board, costs reasonably incurred by the Board in the investigation, prosecution, hearing, or other administrative action of the Board in final decisions or orders where those persons are found to have violated the Veterinary Practice Act or regulations of the Board issued pursuant to the chapter. (b) All costs recovered is property of the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 181 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 181. License required

 No person is allowed to practice veterinary medicine or practice as a veterinary technician in the Virgin Islands unless that person has been licensed by the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 182 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 182. Application for license qualifications

 (a) A person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in the Virgin Islands must make written application to the Board. (b) By way of application, an applicant must establish that he is a graduate of an AVMA-accredited or approved college of veterinary medicine or the holder of an equivalent certificate as defined in the regulations governing the practice of veterinary medicine in the Virgin Islands; a person of good moral character; and provided other information and proof as may be provided for by regulations. (c) The application must be accompanied by a fee established and published by the Board. (d) If necessary, the applicant must submit with the application proof of professional veterinary malpractice insurance.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 183 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 183. Examinations

 (a) The Board shall administer or cause to be administered at least two examinations annually and may hold such additional examinations as are necessary to avoid delay in issuing licenses to qualified applicants. The Board shall give public notice of the time and place for each examination not less than 90 days prior to the date of the examination. A person desiring to take an examination shall make application not less than 30 days before the date of the examination. (b) The Board may employ, cooperate, and contract with any organization or consultant in the preparation, administration and grading of the examination. (c) After each examination, the Board shall notify each examinee of the result of the examination. The Board shall issue licenses to the persons successfully completing the requirements for licensure. (d) Notwithstanding this section, the Board shall waive the requirement that a veterinarian pass an examination if the Board is unable to provide an examination as provided in this section or for a veterinarian who: (1) has submitted a complete application; (2) holds a license issued by another state, district, commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States; (3) is in good standing; (4) shows that he is a person of good moral character; (5) has actively practiced clinical veterinary medicine for 3,000 hours during the five years preceding the application for licensure; and (6) submits an affidavit that states substantially the following:“I  am not addicted to the intemperate use of alcohol, illicit drugs, any prescription medications, including controlled substances or any mind altering substances that may alter or impair my judgment and ability to carry out the duties of the profession.”
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 184 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 184. Temporary permit

 (a) The Board shall issue a temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine: (1) To a qualified applicant pending examination, provided that the temporary permit expires upon applicant’s failure to pass the examination; (2) To a nonresident veterinarian validly licensed in another state, commonwealth, district, territory, or possession of the United States, provided that the temporary permit is issued for a period of no more than 60 days; or (3) In the case of need for disaster emergency relief as declared by the Governor. (b) Temporary permits, as provided in (a)(1), (2) and (3), may contain restrictions as to time, place, or supervision that the Board considers appropriate. The Board shall notify the Commissioner of Health of all temporary permits issued and the restrictions, if any. (c) The Board may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, including regulations addressing renewal, duration, termination, and fees for temporary permits.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 185 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 185. License renewal

 (a) A license expires two years after its issuance, but may be renewed by application to the Board and payment of the renewal fee as established and published by the Board. (b) The Board shall establish the continuing education requirements that must be met for license renewal. The Board shall also publish the types of continuing education that meets its requirements. The Department of Health shall maintain a record of all continuing education credits submitted by licensees and report the credits earned by each licensee to the Board. (c) The Board shall issue a new license to all persons registering under this chapter. Failure to apply for a renewal license later than 30 days after expiration of a license results in the automatic revocation of the license, and any person who practices veterinary medicine after revocation is practicing in violation of this chapter. (d) Any person may renew an expired license at any time not later than three years following the license’s expiration upon application and compliance with the Board’s requirements and the payment of all applicable fees allowed by this chapter or by regulations promulgated by the Board, but the applicant must be otherwise eligible to have the license renewed. (e) As provided by Board regulations, the Board may, after giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is received, together with all fees by Board rule as may apply, not later than three years from the date of the expiration, provided that the applicant has complied with the continuing education requirements. (f) A licensed veterinarian may place his or her license on inactive status by written notification to the Board. The Board shall issue a renewal license upon written request and payment of all applicable fees and if the qualifications set forth in § 182 are met. (g) The Board may waive the payment of the license renewal fee of a licensed veterinarian during the period when he is on active duty with any branch of the armed services of the United States, not to exceed the longer of three years or the duration of a national emergency.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 186 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 186. Continuing education

 The Board shall adopt regulations that provide for continuing education requirements for re-licensure and licensure by endorsement of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary technologists. Upon the passage of this chapter, a veterinarian is required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of approved continuing education annually, and veterinary technicians and veterinary technologists are required to complete a minimum of six hours of approved continuing education annually as a condition for renewal of a license. The Commissioner must approve education courses.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 188 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 188. Veterinary technician and veterinary technologist; denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate or license

 (a) The Board may deny or suspend any registration or deny or revoke any certificate of qualification upon a finding that the applicant or veterinary technician or veterinary technologist: (1) solicited patients for any practitioner of the veterinary healing arts; (2) solicited or received any form of compensation from any person other than the person’s registered employer for performing as a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist; (3) willfully or negligently divulged a professional secret or discussing a veterinarian’s diagnosis or treatment without the express permission of the veterinarian; (4) was convicted of any offense punishable by incarceration in a territorial, state or federal prison. A copy of the record of conviction, certified by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, is conclusive evidence; (5) is unable to practice as a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist with reasonable skill and safety to patients because of illness or the use of drugs, alcohol, narcotics, or other chemicals, or as a result of any mental or physical condition; (6) committed fraud or made a misrepresentation in applying for or procuring a certificate of qualification to perform as a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist in the Virgin Islands, or in applying for or procuring a bi-annual registration; (7) impersonated another person registered as a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist, or allowing any person to use his certificate of qualification or registration; (8) aided and abetted the practice of veterinary medicine by a person not licensed by the Board; (9) committed gross negligence in the performance of duties, tasks or functions assigned to him by a licensed veterinarian; (10) manifested incapacity or incompetence to perform as a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist; or (11) engaged in conduct unbecoming a person registered as a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist or detrimental to the best interests of the public. (b) A person whose certificate of qualification was suspended or revoked may be recertified or reinstated at any time upon written application to the Board showing cause to justify recertification or reinstatement.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 189a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 189a. Reinstatement

 On written application made to the Board showing cause justifying relicensing or reinstatement, a person whose license was suspended or revoked may, at the discretion of the Board, be relicensed or reinstated at any time without an examination by majority vote of the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 189b (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 189b. Appeal

 Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Board may appeal the matter to the Commissioner not later than 30 days after notification of the Board’s decision. The Commissioner shall act on the appeal not later than 30 days following receipt of the appeal. If the aggrieved is not satisfied with the Commissioner’s decision, the aggrieved may file an action in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands and shall serve upon the Commissioner written notice of the appeal. The court shall review the decision of the Commissioner as it would the decision of any court. The decision of the reviewing court is final, and no further appeal may be taken.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 189c (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 189c. Release of records

 (a) A veterinarian licensed by the Board shall release or authorize the release of rabies immunization records and other relevant treatment data of an animal under the veterinarian’s care to (i) a requesting physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner who is contemplating the administration of the rabies treatment protocol to any person under the requesting caregivers’ care who has been the victim of a bite or other possible rabies exposure from such animal; (ii) a requesting animal control officer or law-enforcement officer who needs to identify the owner of such animal or verify the rabies vaccination history of such animal; or (iii) a requesting animal control officer or an official of the Department of Health who is investigating an incident. (b) Any veterinarian licensed by the Board who in good faith releases or authorizes the release of an animal’s rabies immunization records and other relevant data pursuant to this section is immune from civil damages resulting from the release of such information.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 189d (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 189d. Reporting of animal cruelty

 (a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall report to the Commissioner, the Board, and the Virgin Islands Police Department suspected animal cruelty, including cases of an animal exhibiting injuries consistent with dog fighting or injuries due to the administration of improper dosages of any drug or medicine. (b) A person licensed under this chapter who makes a report of suspected animal cruelty or who provides records or information related to a report of suspected cruelty or testifies in any judicial proceeding arising from such report, records, or information is immune from any civil or criminal liability or administrative penalty or sanction on account of the report, records, information, or testimony, unless such person acted in bad faith or with a malicious purpose.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 189e (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 3 - The Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the Virgin Islands|§ 189e. Severability

 If any part of this chapter is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid part remain in effect.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 190 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 4 - Naturopathic Physician Licensing|§ 190. General provisions

 (a) Statement of intent; purpose.  (1) The Legislature finds that a significant number of Virgin Islands residents chooses naturopathic medicine for their health care needs and declares that naturopathic medicine is a distinct health care profession that affects the public health, safety and welfare, and provides for freedom of choice in health care. (2) The purpose of this chapter is: (a) to provide standards for the licensure and regulation of naturopathic physicians in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; (b) to ensure that naturopathic medicine, practiced by qualified naturopathic physicians, is available to the people of the Virgin Islands; and (c) to provide a means of identifying qualified naturopathic physicians.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 194 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 4 - Naturopathic Physician Licensing|§ 194. Naturopathic childbirth specialty certification

 (a) In order to practice naturopathic childbirth, a naturopathic physician shall obtain a naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification from the Board. The Board shall adopt rules setting forth the requirements to be met for the certification of naturopathic physicians for specialty practice. (b) In order to be certified for the specialty practice of naturopathic childbirth attendance, a naturopathic physician shall: (1) pass a specialty examination in natural childbirth or obstetrics approved by the Board; (2) complete a minimum of 100 hours of course work, internship or preceptorship in natural childbirth or obstetrics approved by the Board; and (3) participate in a minimum of 50 supervised births, including prenatal and postnatal care, under the direct supervision of a licensed naturopathic, medical or osteopathic physician with specialty training in natural childbirth attendance or obstetrics.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 195 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 4 - Naturopathic Physician Licensing|§ 195. Naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification

 (a) In order to practice naturopathic acupuncture, a naturopathic physician shall obtain a naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification from the Board. The Board shall adopt rules setting forth the requirements to be met for the certification of naturopathic physicians for specialty practice. (b) In order to be certified for the specialty practice of naturopathic acupuncture, a naturopathic physician shall: (1) submit an application and a certification fee determined by the Board; (2) complete an acupuncture program approved by the Board which includes a minimum of 250 hours of classroom training and 250 hours of supervised clinical training; and (3) pass an examination approved by the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 27, § 197 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 27 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 4 - Naturopathic Physician Licensing|§ 197. Enforcement

 (a) Disclosure. A person who holds a license or certificate pursuant to this chapter shall display that document in his office in a conspicuous place. (b) Report of suspected violation.  (1) Any information reported to the Virgin Islands Board of Naturopathic Physicians is confidential. (2) A person who is licensed or certified under this chapter, and any other person, shall report to the Board any suspected violation of the provisions of chapter. (3) Any person who reports or provides information to the Board under this section in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result. (c) Grounds for refusal, denial of renewal, suspension, or revocation of license. The Board may, after a hearing, refuse to grant a license, suspend or revoke a license, impose a civil penalty of no more than $1,000 and impose a disciplinary sanction on a person licensed under this chapter when the division finds that the licensee: (1) failed to comply with any provisions of this chapter; (2) advertised professional services in a false or misleading manner; (3) has been convicted of a felony or other crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely; (4) obtained a license through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation; (5) engaged in lewd or immoral conduct in connection with the delivery of professional service; (6) continued to practice after becoming unfit due to professional incompetence, addiction or severe dependency on alcohol or drugs that impair the licensee's ability to practice safely, and physical or mental disability; and (7) any other good cause relevant to qualifications to practice naturopathic medicine. (d) Penalties. A person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall incur a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished with a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed six months, or both. (e) Jurisdiction. The Department of Justice of the Virgin Islands shall prosecute all persons charged with violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.