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U.S. Virgin Islands § 302 — U.S. Virgin Islands law

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(a) The following annual license fees are made applicable to and shall be levied upon all persons and associations engaged in the designated businesses, occupations, professions and trades in the Virgin Islands:\nAdditional place of brokers business\n$ 50\nAdvertising\n150\nAir cargo transportation\n500\nAir charter service per plane\n100\nAir conditioning and refrigeration repair shop\n125\nAnswering service\n75\nApartment house A, more than 12 units\n250\nApartment house B, 9–12 units\n220\nApartment house C, 5–8 units\n150\nApartment house D, 4 or less units\n100\nAppliance repair shop\n100\nAppraiser\n100\nArmored car service\n300\nArtist studios\n100\nAstrology service\n100\nAttorney\n500\nAuto cleaning and polishing service\n100\nAutomobile towing service\n100\nAutomobile undercoating\n100\nAutomotive inspection and diagnostic services\n100\nAutomobile mechanical road service\n100\nBaby sitting service\n100\nBaggage, cargo, mail handling\n225\nBakery\n200\nBarber\n50\nBarber apprentice\n25\nBarber shop initial issuance\n150\nBarber shop renewal\n75\nBarber temporary\n10\nBattery and ignition repair\n100\nBeach club\n100\nBeautician apprentice\n30\nBeautician

\n50\nBarber apprentice\n25\nBarber shop initial issuance\n150\nBarber shop renewal\n75\nBarber temporary\n10\nBattery and ignition repair\n100\nBeach club\n100\nBeautician apprentice\n30\nBeautician temporary\n10\nBeauty school\n200\nBeauty shop initial issuance\n150\nBeauty shop renewal\n75\nBilliard table per table\n30\nBlasting service\n150\nBlender, bottler of alcohol beverages\n1600\nBoat building and repair\n125\nBoat charter service per boat\n100\nBoat rental\n100\nBookkeeping services\n100\nBowling alley\n300\nBus transportation per bus\n50\nBusiness and management consultant\n300\nBusiness courses and related training\n250\nBusiness Management or Consulting Firm for V.I. Foreign Sales Corporations:\nFirms managing or consulting for less than 5 V.I. Foreign Sales Corporations\n500\nFirms managing or consulting for at least 5 but less than 100 V.I. Foreign Sales Corporations\n1,000\nFirms managing or consulting for 100 or more V.I. Foreign Sales Corporations\n2,000\nButchery\n300\nCable car sightseeing tours\n125\nCable splicing and related work\n150\nCable television and antenna service\n150\nCar leasing\n100\nCar Rental A—0 to 20 vehicles\n200\nCar Rental B—21 to 50

ry\n300\nCable car sightseeing tours\n125\nCable splicing and related work\n150\nCable television and antenna service\n150\nCar leasing\n100\nCar Rental A—0 to 20 vehicles\n200\nCar Rental B—21 to 50 vehicles\n300\nCar Rental C—more than 50 vehicles\n400\nCarpentry contractor\n75\nCarpet laying and related services\n125\nCatering service\n100\nCertified public accounting\n300\nCharm school\n100\nCheck room service\n50\nClaim adjusters\n150\nClinical laboratory\n300\nClub liquor license\n200\nCockfighting\n500\nCoffee shop and ice cream parlor\n100\nCoin operated car wash\n100\nCommercial art services\n100\nCommercial boat, freight or passengers\n100\nCommercial breeding services\n100\nCommercial diver\n100\nCommercial kennel\n100\nCommercial laundry\n200\nCommercial school\n250\nCommercial warehousing\n150\nCommodity exchange clearing house\n300\nCommon carrier int. telecommunication\n150\nCommunication equipment inst. contractor\n150\nCommunication equipment oper. contractor\n150\nConcrete pumping\n250\nConstruction contractor\n200\nConsultation and related therapy services\n125\nCopyright protection service\n100\nCottage rental\n100\nCredit bureau and collection

tractor\n150\nConcrete pumping\n250\nConstruction contractor\n200\nConsultation and related therapy services\n125\nCopyright protection service\n100\nCottage rental\n100\nCredit bureau and collection agency\n200\nCustoms and visa preparations service\n100\nDance studio\n50\nDealer in explosives Public Safety\n500\nDental laboratory\n350\nDevelopment and sale of own property\n75\nDiscotheque—same as night club\nDocumentation services for vessels steam ship agent\n150\nDog grooming shop\n100\nDraftsman\n75\nDriving school\n200\nDry cleaning\n200\nDry docking services\n200\nDrywall—sheetrock installation contractor\n75\nElectrical contractor\n100\nElectronic security consultant\n150\nEmployment agency\n100\nEscort service\n200\nExterminating and pest control\n150\nFiduciary services\n100\nFingerprint services\n100\nFirearms and ammunition—distributor or wholesaler\n1,000\nFirearms and ammunition—retail sales\n550\nFirearms and ammunition—gunsmith\n500\nFire prevention service\n100\nFireproofing contractor license\n150\nFlorist\n150\nFlower conserv. and agricultural nursery\n100\nFlying school\n250\nV.I.

\n550\nFirearms and ammunition—gunsmith\n500\nFire prevention service\n100\nFireproofing contractor license\n150\nFlorist\n150\nFlower conserv. and agricultural nursery\n100\nFlying school\n250\nV.I. Foreign Sales Corporation\n100\nFree lance photographer\n100\nGarage and repair shops\n200\nGarbage removal\n100\nGasoline station\n250\nGeneral aviation service and maintenance\n125\nGeneral manufacturing—glass\n150\nGeneral manufacturing—food\n150\nGeneral manufacturing—tobacco\n150\nGeneral manufacturing—textile\n150\nGeneral manufacturing—clothes\n150\nGeneral manufacturing—public printing\n150\nGeneral manufacturing—chemical\n150\nGeneral manufacturing—petroleum\n1,000\nGeneral manufacturing—rubber\n1,000\nGeneral manufacturing—leather\n150\nGeneral manufacturing—metal\n500\nGeneral manufacturing—fabricated metal\n500\nGeneral manufacturing—machinery\n500\nGeneral manufacturing—electrical machinery\n500\nGeneral manufacturing—transportation equipment\n300\nGeneral manufacturing—watches\n350\nGeneral manufacturing—miscellaneous\n300\nGlass tinting contractors\n75\nGolf course\n150\nGuard dog service\n100\nHair removal service\n75\nHealth club or spa\n300\nHolding

nufacturing—watches\n350\nGeneral manufacturing—miscellaneous\n300\nGlass tinting contractors\n75\nGolf course\n150\nGuard dog service\n100\nHair removal service\n75\nHealth club or spa\n300\nHolding company\n200\nHotel and guest house A—over 100 beds\n400\nHotel and guest house B—over 40–99 beds\n300\nHotel and guest house C—1–39 beds\n200\nHotelkeeper—liquor\n400\nHypnotism consultant\n100\nIce manufacturing\n250\nImporter of goods for resale\n200\nIncubator business\n250\nInformation and data processing services\n100\nInstallation of equipment\n75\nInstallation of fences\n75\nInstallation of fire and burglary alarm systems\n200\nInterior decorating\n100\nInvestment advisory service\n200\nInvestment brokerage\n400\nItinerant vendor license\n50\nJanitorial service and supply\n150\nJewelry and watch repair shop\n100\nJudo instructor\n100\nKarate instructor\n100\nKindergarten school\n200\nLandscaping consultant\n100\nLandscaping, garden, maintenance service\n100\nLaundromat\n200\nLaundry pickup and delivery service\n100\nLeasing of plants\n100\nLie detection service\n100\nLiquor wholesalers license\n800\nMachine shop\n100\nManicurist apprentice\n10\nManufacturers of aerated

\nLaundry pickup and delivery service\n100\nLeasing of plants\n100\nLie detection service\n100\nLiquor wholesalers license\n800\nMachine shop\n100\nManicurist apprentice\n10\nManufacturers of aerated waters\n150\nManicurist\n75\nMarine biological supplies\n100\nMarine salvage and Rel underwater service\n150\nMarine surveyor and blasting service\n150\nMarine surveyor and consultant\n150\nMasonry contractor\n75\nMassage parlor\n150\nMaster electrician\n100\nMaster plumber\n100\nMedia advertising, promotion and production\n200\nMedical laboratory\n300\nMessenger and delivery service\n100\nMisc. amusement devices\n150\nMobile food service\n100\nMobile refreshment stand\n75\nModeling agency\n100\nMotion picture distribution\n150\nMotion picture theater\n500\nMotor vehicle dealer\n500\nMoving and freight forwarding services\n200\nMusic recording and sales business\n200\nNickelodeon per machine\n30\nNight club license\n1,400\nNutrition and consulting services\n100\nOceanographic research and development\n100\nOut patient care facility\n100\nOwners representative coordinator\n100\nPainting contractor\n75\nParalegal services\n100\nParking lot vehicle\n100\nPharmacy\n300\nPhotocopying

h and development\n100\nOut patient care facility\n100\nOwners representative coordinator\n100\nPainting contractor\n75\nParalegal services\n100\nParking lot vehicle\n100\nPharmacy\n300\nPhotocopying services\n75\nPhotographic processing or studio\n50\nPiano technician\n100\nPin ball and similar machines per machine\n50\nPlastering contractor\n75\nPlumbing contractor\n100\nPollution control services\n100\nPoultry farm—agriculture\nPrime distillers of alcoholic beverages\n3,000\nPrinting and publishing house\n250\nPrivate elementary/secondary school\n200\nProduction of milk and milk products\n125\nProject coordinator/consultant\n75\nProtected Cell\n1000\nPublic accountant\n120\nPublic auctioneer\n100\nPublic dance license\n25\nPublic relations services\n100\nPublic title reporter\n100\nRadio and television repair shop\n100\nRadio advertising, promotion and production\n200\nRadio station\n500\nReal estate broker\n250\nReal estate salesman\n200\nReal estate salesman—temporary\n100\nReal estate—change business place\n50\nReal estate—change of associate\n50\nRed cap porter service\n50\nRent of real property (other than buildings)\n100\nRental of equipment\n100\nRental of

ry\n100\nReal estate—change business place\n50\nReal estate—change of associate\n50\nRed cap porter service\n50\nRent of real property (other than buildings)\n100\nRental of equipment\n100\nRental of non-residential building\n150\nRental watersports equipment\n100\nRepair and maintenance of misc. items\n100\nRestaurant A—Seating capacity 25 or more\n200\nRestaurant B—Seating capacity less than 25\n125\nRetail shop and store—except liquor\n100\nRetailers liquor license\n500\nRiding academy\n75\nRooming house\n100\nRug and furniture cleaning on location\n100\nSailing school\n200\nSale of prepaid hotel reservation\n125\nSales and marketing concepts\n50\nSales finance\n200\nSalvage and sale of used parts\n100\nScheduled air service\n700\nSchool of ceramics\n100\nSchool of language\n100\nSchool of music\n100\nSchool of philosophy\n100\nSchool of underwater photography\n100\nScooter and/or motorcycle rental\n150\nScrap metal collection and sales\n100\nScrap paper collection and sales\n100\nScrap plastic collection and sales\n100\nScuba diving school and related services\n125\nSecretarial service\n100\nSecurity analyzing service\n100\nSeptic tank cleaning\n150\nSewer cleaning and rodding

crap plastic collection and sales\n100\nScuba diving school and related services\n125\nSecretarial service\n100\nSecurity analyzing service\n100\nSeptic tank cleaning\n150\nSewer cleaning and rodding services\n150\nSewerage maintenance and operational engineering services\n150\nSewing school\n100\nSheet metal and iron work shop\n150\nShip chandler\n100\nShoe repair shop\n75\nSightseeing and tour operations\n100\nSign painting\n75\nSilk screen manufacturing\n150\nSkating rink\n175\nSolicitor, sales and commission agent\n75\nSporting and recreational camp\n100\nSports instructor\n100\nSports promoter\n150\nSprinkle system installation contractor\n75\nSteamship and shipping agents\n150\nStevedoring license\n100\nSummer school\n100\nSwimming instruction\n100\nSwimming pool installation contractor\n150\nTailoring and alteration service\n100\nTavernkeeper A—distilled and fermented spirits\n500\nTavernkeeper B—fermented spirits only\n300\nTax consultant\n100\nTelegraph office\n350\nTelevision station\n600\nTemporary help contracting agency\n100\nTennis club\n100\nTheatrical production, except motion picture\n100\nTheatrical promoter and booking agent\n150\nTheatrical variety employment

on station\n600\nTemporary help contracting agency\n100\nTennis club\n100\nTheatrical production, except motion picture\n100\nTheatrical promoter and booking agent\n150\nTheatrical variety employment service\n150\nTile setting contractor\n75\nTire recapping and retreading service\n100\nTobacco Retailer\n100\nTobacco Wholesaler\n500\nTransient disco service\n75\nTransient amusement operator\n500\nTranslation services\n100\nTravel and ticket agent\n150\nTree surgery\n100\nTrucking, transportation and delivery\n100\nTypewriter repair shop\n100\nUndertaking business\n500\nUpholstery shop\n100\nUsed car lot\n100\nVehicle inspection service\n100\nVending machine A—License—0 through 5 machines\n100\nVending machine B—License—6 through 20 machines\n150\nVending machine C—License—21 through 50 machines\n200\nVending machine D—License—more than 50 machines\n400\nVocational training school\n100\nWater skiing school\n100\nWater supply services\n150\nWaterproofing contractor\n75\nWelding services\n100\nWholesaler and other than liquor\n250\nWriting school\n100\nYacht brokerage service\n100\n(b) Any person or association engaged in a business, occupation, profession, or trade not designated in

n100\nWholesaler and other than liquor\n250\nWriting school\n100\nYacht brokerage service\n100\n(b) Any person or association engaged in a business, occupation, profession, or trade not designated in subsection (a) of this section or not covered by any other provision of this Code shall obtain an annual license at a fee determined by the Commissioner as reasonable to defray the costs of regulation, but not to exceed $500.\n(c) For the purposes of this chapter, 'hotels and guesthouses' shall be construed to mean establishments used for providing rooms and related accommodations for guests, and shall include such establishments feeding their own guests but not otherwise conducting a restaurant business, and 'night club' shall be construed to mean every business which has a capacity for at least thirty (30) persons seated at tables and the bar, and which employs a bartender and which maintains table service and dancing and/or other live entertainment for the guests. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Commissioner of Licensing and Consumer Affairs may issue a Tavern Keeper B—fermented spirits only—license to mobile, food and mobile refreshment vendors.\n(d) No

the provisions of any other law, the Commissioner of Licensing and Consumer Affairs may issue a Tavern Keeper B—fermented spirits only—license to mobile, food and mobile refreshment vendors.\n(d) No license shall be issued to any person or association to engage in an investment brokerage business in the Virgin Islands for the purpose of buying and selling stocks, bonds, and other securities and debentures to and for others, unless the person or association pays the required annual license fee, and, in addition, files with the Commissioner, for the protection of its customers, a good and sufficient bond signed by the person or association as principal, with one or more sureties to be approved by the Commissioner and running to the Commissioner and his successors in office, in a sum of $50,000, with condition that the surety or sureties on the bond shall be answerable to the amount of the bond for all judgments, decrees, or orders given, made, or rendered against the principal on the bond by any court of competent jurisdiction in the Virgin Islands for payment of money. In case of any breach of the condition of any bond, the Commissioner may, and upon demand and receipt of

on the bond by any court of competent jurisdiction in the Virgin Islands for payment of money. In case of any breach of the condition of any bond, the Commissioner may, and upon demand and receipt of satisfactory assurance for the payment of costs shall, enforce the bond either in his own name or in the name of any person as obligee therein by appropriate proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction for the use and benefit of any person injured by the breach. The surety or sureties on the bond may withdraw from obligations under the bond upon written notice to the Commissioner at least ninety (90) days prior to the date on which the then existing license of authorization is to expire. Such surety or sureties shall, however, remain liable on the bond for all judgments, decrees, or orders given, made, or rendered against the principal, based on obligations incurred during the period of suretyship.\n(e) No person shall go into or upon any private or commercial premises in the Virgin Islands, not having been requested or invited to do so by the owner, owners, occupant or occupants of said private or commercial premises, as a solicitor, peddler, hawker, salesman, itinerant vendor

Islands, not having been requested or invited to do so by the owner, owners, occupant or occupants of said private or commercial premises, as a solicitor, peddler, hawker, salesman, itinerant vendor or transient merchant, for the purpose of selling or procuring orders or subscriptions thereto (except magazines and newspapers published in the Virgin Islands), or for any other commercial or business purposes without first obtaining a door-to-door license as required by this chapter. For the purposes of this chapter an 'Itinerant Vendor' license shall be required for all persons selling and delivering merchandise at retail other than from a retail store located within the Virgin Islands.\n(f) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, persons owning and residing in apartment houses with less than five units shall not be required to obtain a license under any provision of this chapter.\n(g) An owner of an apartment house or houses shall not be required more than one license under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section and shall pay annually only one license fee to be determined by the total number of apartment units owned by such person.\n(h) Every

one license under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section and shall pay annually only one license fee to be determined by the total number of apartment units owned by such person.\n(h) Every person or association who has been issued a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall display the license in a conspicuous manner at the location identified in the license as the place of business.