(a) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
(1) Any carrier while lawfully engaged in transporting a pesticide within the Virgin Islands, if such carrier shall, upon request, permit the Commissioner or his designee to copy all records showing the transactions in and the movement [of] the pesticides;
(2) The manufacturer or shipper of a pesticide for experimental use only:
(A) By or under the supervision of an agency of the Government of the Virgin Islands or of the federal government authorized by law to conduct research in the field of pesticides and which has a valid experimental permit issued by the Commissioner, or
(B) By others having a valid experimental permit issued by the Commissioner if the pesticide is not sold and if the container thereof is plainly and conspicuously marked “For experimental use only-Not to be sold,” together with the manufacturer's name and address. However, if such a written permit has been obtained from the Commissioner, pesticides may be sold for experimental purposes subject to such restrictions and conditions as may be set forth in the permit.
(b) An article is not in violation of this chapter when intended solely for export to a foreign country, and when prepared or packed according to the specifications or directions of the purchaser. If not so exported, all of the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, registration is not required in the case of a pesticide shipped from one plant within the Virgin Islands to another plant within the Virgin Islands operated by the same person.