Act No. 8429 (33rd Legislature) — An Act amending title 14 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 23, section 486 relating to penalties for knowledge of sexual abuse of a minor, to inc
ACTNO. 8429 BILL NO. 33-0361 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2020 An Act amending title 14 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 23, section 486 relating to penalties for knowledge of sexual abuse of a minor, to increase the fines and mandate counseling in addition to imprisonment or fine ---0--- Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: SECTION 1. Title 14 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 23, section 486 is amended as follows: (a) By striking “$2,000” and inserting “$2,500” (b) By striking “Provided, however, That in lieu of or” (c) By striking the word “may” and inserting “shall”; and (d) By inserting “or fine” after imprisonment. Thus passed by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands on December 30, 2020. Witness our Hands and Seal of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands this Waday of January, A.D., 2021. ZB Ls ( Novelle E. Francis; Jr. . Barnes LegisJative Secretary Bill No. 33-0361 is hereby approved. Witness my hand and the seal of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands at Charlotte Amalie, St. …
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