Authority of Governor for the attachment of articles and to order the closing of establishments

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  2. US Virgin Islands Code
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  6. Authority of Governor for the attachment of articles and to order the closing of establishments

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  • Whenever the Governor orders part or all of the military forces of the Virgin Islands into Territorial Active Military Service under section 1519 he may, by written order—

    • (1) Direct the Adjutant General or other appropriate authority to seize arms, ammunition, explosives, incendiary material, and any other property that may be required by the military forces.

    • (2) Prohibit the sale, exchange, loan or donation, during the emergency of arms, ammunition, explosives, gasoline, incendiary material or alcoholic beverages, and the closing of any establishment in which any such property is found.

    • (3) Declare a curfew, during such periods and with respect to such areas and persons as in his discretion the public safety requires.

    • (4) Any other powers authorized by law.

  • Upon termination of the emergency, compensation shall be paid by the Government of the Virgin Islands for the loss, damage, or destruction of any private property taken for Government purposes during the emergency.


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