Powers and duties of the Board

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  • In addition to any other powers and duties that may be provided for by law, the Board shall administer the provisions of this subchapter, except as otherwise specifically provided, and without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, shall have the power and duty to—
    • (1) adopt an official seal;

    • (2) employ counsel, subpoena witnesses, and administer oaths;

    • (3) submit to the Governor, through the Commissioner of Health, annual reports containing a summary of its works, and any other data which the Governor or Commissioner of Health may request;

    • (4) keep records of its proceedings;

    • (5) recommended the issuance, suspension, revocation or reinstatement of licenses under this subchapter;

    • (6) inspect drugs, packaged, compounded, sold, or kept for sale in the Virgin Islands and for this purpose it may, during reasonable hours, through any duly authorized member or other representative, enter and inspect any pharmacy or premises in the Virgin Islands, where drugs are packaged, compounded, sold or kept for sale;

    • (7) investigate any violation or suspected violation of this subchapter or of any rules and regulations duly prescribed by the Board;

    • (8) adopt, amend and repeal rules and regulations and bylaws not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter, and in accordance with generally accepted pharmacy standards, relating to the organization and operation of the Board, and the licensing and registration of practitioners and pharmacies under this subchapter, upon finding that such are necessary for the furtherance of the provisions of this subchapter, which rules, regulations, or bylaws, when approved by the Governor shall be deemed to be a part of and of the same effect as this subchapter;

    • (9) meet, within and without the Virgin Islands with other boards of pharmacy, or their representatives for the purpose of reciprocal exchange and being advised regarding the progress of pharmacy throughout the country.


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