2019 US Virgin Islands Code
Title 14 - Crimes
Chapter 101 - Sepulture
§ 2021. Mutilation and disinterment of dead body
Universal Citation: V.I. Code tit. 14, § 2021 (2019)
(a) Whoever mutilates, disinters or removes from the place of sepulture the dead body of a human being, without authority of law, shall be imprisoned not more than 5 years.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who removes the dead body of a relative or friend for reinterment.
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