An Act amending title 34 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 16, adding subchapter II, providing for the — BILL NO. 32-0064
ACTNO, 865 BILL NO. 32-0064 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2018 An Act amending title 34 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 16, adding subchapter II, providing for the establishment of a registry for persons 60 years and older with disabilities living alone ~--(Jeee Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: SECTION 1. Title 34 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 16 is amended by designating the current sections as subchapter I and by adding a subchapter II to read as follows: “Subchapter II. Elder, Dependent Adult, and Disabled Persons Disaster Registry § 521. (a) The Department of Human Services shall maintain a registry of persons 60 years and older who live alone and persons with disabilities who live alone. …
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ACTNO, 865 BILL NO. 32-0064 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2018 An Act amending title 34 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 16, adding subchapter II, providing for the establishment of a registry for persons 60 years and older with disabilities living alone ~--(Jeee Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: SECTION 1. Title 34 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 16 is amended by designating the current sections as subchapter I and by adding a subchapter II to read as follows: “Subchapter II. Elder, Dependent Adult, and Disabled Persons Disaster Registry § 521. (a) The Department of Human Services shall maintain a registry of persons 60 years and older who live alone and persons with disabilities who live alone. (b) The Department of Human Services, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Virgin Islands Elections System shall post signs in conspicuous places throughout their respective establishments notifying the public that all persons who are 60 years and older and persons with disabilities may enter their names on a registry with the respective entity so that they may be contacted to determine if they need emergency assistance during a manmade or natural disaster. (c) The Department of Human Services shall issue forms to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Virgin Islands Elections System to be used to collect the information for the registry. The form, at a minimum, must provide for the entry of the person’s: (1) name; (2) telephone number; (3) address, directions to the address; and (4) an emergency contact person, and that person’s telephone number and address.