The provisions of this chapter, insofar as they are substantially the same as existing law, are restatements and continuations of existing law, and not new enactments. The enactment of this chapter does not impair any privilege granted or right acquired under any laws of the Virgin Islands prior to the date it takes affect.
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U.S. Virgin Islands § 18 — U.S. Virgin Islands law