If any person fails to perform any of the duties required under the provisions of this chapter or of rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the police authorities may employ others to perform them, or take the necessary steps to prevent the neglect from occasioning injury. The expenses resulting from such measures, as well as those incurred by the police authorities in taking steps to prevent the commission of the acts prohibited under this chapter shall be defrayed by the delinquents.
U.S. Virgin Islands Legal Code
403
U.S. Virgin Islands § 403 — U.S. Virgin Islands law