COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, JUSTICE AND 
PUBLIC SAFETY 
 
 
BILL NO. 
36-0004 
 
Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
 
 
 
February 27, 2025 
 
 
 
An Act amending title 9 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 15, subchapter II, section 233 relating to 
pawnbrokers to increase the fine for violating any law regulating pawnbrokers 
 
 
 
PROPOSED BY:  Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. 
 
 
 
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: 
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SECTION 1. Title 9 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 15, subchapter II, section 233 is 
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amended by striking “$50” and inserting “$250”. 
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BILL SUMMARY 
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This bill amends title 9 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 15, subchapter II, section 233 by 
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increasing the fine, from $50 to $250, for violating any law regulating pawnbrokers. 
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BR25-0021/February 3, 2025/GC 
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