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https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-9/204/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212)›§ 204 - Determinations, notices and appeals
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212) › § 204 - Determinations, notices and appeals
(a) Written notice of determination and appeal.— Written notice of a determination of eligibility or ineligibility shall be remitted to every claimant after he/she files a request for benefits. The Director shall remit every determination by certified mail or personal service to the last known address of the claimant. ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-9/205/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212)›§ 205 - Private plans
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212) › § 205 - Private plans
(a) Right to establish private plans.— Upon the authorization of the Secretary, an employer may establish a private plan to pay his employees the benefits required under this chapter provided that: (1) The Secretary deems the benefits of the plan are in all respects equal or more beneficial to the employees of said emp...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-9/206/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212)›§ 206 - Administration
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212) › § 206 - Administration
(a) Duties and powers of the Secretary.— (1) It shall be the duty of the Secretary to administer this chapter; and he shall have power and authority to adopt, amend or repeal such rules, regulations and/or procedures; and to employ such persons, make such investigations, devise such methods of procedure, and take all s...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-9/207/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212)›§ 207 - Determinations on employment units
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212) › § 207 - Determinations on employment units
(a) Determinations and reconsiderations.— (1) The Director shall determine, on the basis of his findings of fact, either motu proprio or by petition of an employment unit or of one or more of the employees thereof, whether the employing unit is an employer and whether service performed for it constitutes employment. Th...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-9/208/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212)›§ 208 - Contributions and reports
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212) › § 208 - Contributions and reports
(a) Payment of contributions by employers.— (1) From July 1, 1969, each employer subject to the provisions of this chapter shall contribute toward the Fund the difference between: (A) One percent (1%) of the wages paid to his workers in insured work, without taking into consideration those wages paid to a worker which ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-9/209/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212)›§ 209 - Collection of delinquent and contested contributions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212) › § 209 - Collection of delinquent and contested contributions
(a) Interest on delinquent contributions.— If contributions are not paid on the date on which they are due and payable as prescribed by the Secretary, the whole or part thereof remaining unpaid shall bear, in addition to said contributions and as part thereof, interest at the rate of 0.75 percent per month or fraction ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-9/210/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212)›§ 210 - Disability Benefit Fund
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212) › § 210 - Disability Benefit Fund
(a) Establishment and control.— There is hereby established a special fund which shall constitute a Disability Fund and shall be administered by the Secretary exclusively for the purposes of this chapter. This Fund shall consist of: (1) All contributions, interest and penalties collected under the provisions of this ch...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-9/211/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212)›§ 211 - Penalties
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212) › § 211 - Penalties
(a) Misrepresentation to obtain benefits.— Any person who makes a false statement or representation of a material fact knowing it to be false, or who knowingly conceals a material fact with intent to defraud so as to obtain or increase any benefit under this chapter, for himself or for another, shall incur the penalty ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-9/212/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212)›§ 212 - Advance of funds
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 9 - Temporary Disability Benefits (§§ 201 — 212) › § 212 - Advance of funds
The Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to make advances from the General Treasury of the Commonwealth to the Disability Benefit Fund not to exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000), during the period comprised from the date this act takes effect up to December 31, 1969, as the Secretary may deem necessary t...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-12/261-268/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268)›§§ 261—268 - Act Oct. 13, 2011, No. 203, § 1, eff. Oct. 13, 2011
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268) › §§ 261—268 - Act Oct. 13, 2011, No. 203, § 1, eff. Oct. 13, 2011
History —May 31, 2004, No. 129, § 2; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-12/262/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268)›§ 262 - Definitions [Repealed]
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268) › § 262 - Definitions [Repealed]
History —May 31, 2004, No. 129, § 3; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-12/263/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268)›§ 263 - Creation of the Committee [Repealed]
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268) › § 263 - Creation of the Committee [Repealed]
History —May 31, 2004, No. 129, § 5; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-12/264/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268)›§ 264 - Function of the Program [Repealed]
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268) › § 264 - Function of the Program [Repealed]
History —May 31, 2004, No. 129, § 6; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-12/265/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268)›§ 265 - Authorization to draft regulations [Repealed]
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268) › § 265 - Authorization to draft regulations [Repealed]
History —May 31, 2004, No. 129, § 7; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-12/266/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268)›§ 266 - Powers of the Committee [Repealed]
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268) › § 266 - Powers of the Committee [Repealed]
History —May 31, 2004, No. 129, § 8; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-12/267/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268)›§ 267 - Reports [Repealed]
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268) › § 267 - Reports [Repealed]
History —May 31, 2004, No. 129, § 9; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-eleven/chapter-12/268/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268)›Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268)›§ 268 - Duration of the Program [Repealed]
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE ELEVEN - Workmen’s Compensation (§§ 1 — 268) › Chapter 12 - Program in Support of the Puerto Rican Workers (§§ 261-268 — 268) › § 268 - Duration of the Program [Repealed]
History —May 31, 2004, No. 129, § 10; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2/17/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24)›§ 17 - Jurisdiction
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24) › § 17 - Jurisdiction
This chapter shall apply to all water and marine resources of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. History —Sept. 6, 1997, No. 115, § 2.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2/18/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24)›§ 18 - Definitions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24) › § 18 - Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated below: (a) Aquaculture.— Shall mean the activity of cultivating live aquatic or marine organisms in fresh water, brackish or marine controlled or semi-controlled environments, using scientific methods and techniques. (b) Aquaculturis...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2/19/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24)›§ 19 - Statement of public policy
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24) › § 19 - Statement of public policy
This chapter is promulgated to create incentives for the adequate use of the aquatic and marine resources of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, promote the fishing sport and the participation of the entire family, promote the Island as an international center for the practice of this sport and recreational activity, prom...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2/20/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24)›§ 20 - Powers and duties of the Secretary
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24) › § 20 - Powers and duties of the Secretary
The Secretary shall have the powers deemed convenient and necessary to carry out the public policy stated in the chapter. He/she shall also have the duty to preserve, protect and improve the resources to implement this chapter. To such ends, he/she shall have the following duties and powers without it being understood ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2/21/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24)›§ 21 - Consulting Board
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24) › § 21 - Consulting Board
For the implementation of the purposes of this chapter, a Recreational Fishing Consulting Board is hereby created to advise the Secretary on the assignment of resources and the determination of priorities for the development of this sector and in the implementation of the powers and duties contained in § 20 of this tit...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2/22/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24)›§ 22 - Licenses
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24) › § 22 - Licenses
The Secretary shall issue licenses for sport and recreational fishing, fishing guides and provisional fishing licenses. He/She shall also have the power to determine the duration and use of the licenses, as well as the power to revoke and suspend licenses. The following structure of annual license fees is hereby fixed ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2/23/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24)›§ 23 - Facilities, docks and infrastructure
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24) › § 23 - Facilities, docks and infrastructure
The Secretary shall be empowered to construct, improve and administer facilities near the aquatic and maritime resources of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for the use and enjoyment thereof by the citizenry, fishermen, and tourists who wish to enjoy the fishing sport as defined in this chapter, allowing the Secretary o...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2/24/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24)›§ 24 - Prohibitions, fines and penalties
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2 - Promotion and Development of Sports and Recreational Fishing (§§ 17 — 24) › § 24 - Prohibitions, fines and penalties
Commercial fishing is hereby prohibited in the lakes and basins of Puerto Rico and the number of fish to be captured is limited to ten (10) for each calendar day of fishing. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or regulations created for its implementation, shall incur a misdemeanor and upon co...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25 - Definitions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25 - Definitions
The terms used in this chapter shall have the meaning stated herein below: (a) Aquaculture.— Farming of aquatic organisms in a controlled or semi-controlled environment, whether fresh, brackish or salt water, using technical or scientific methods. (b) Law enforcement officer.— Means the Puerto Rico Police, the officers...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25a/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25a - Statement of public policy
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25a - Statement of public policy
All aquatic and semiaquatic organisms found in bodies of water which are not private property, are hereby declared to be of public domain. These organisms may be fished, used and traded freely, subject to the provisions of this chapter and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The Department of Natural and Environmen...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25b/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25b - Jurisdiction
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25b - Jurisdiction
It is hereby declared that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall have jurisdiction over the territorial sea of the Island of Puerto Rico and the islands that politically belong to it. The territorial sea shall extend to up to twelve (12) miles from the limit of the low-tide line or from the baselines established under ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25c/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25c - Secretary—Powers and duties
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25c - Secretary—Powers and duties
The Secretary shall have those powers and duties convenient and necessary to adopt the public policy as set forth in this chapter and to protect the fishery resources so that they may be used by the People of Puerto Rico. To such effects the Secretary shall have the powers and duties stated below, without this being co...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25d/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25d - Fishing licenses
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25d - Fishing licenses
Any person fishing in jurisdictional waters of Puerto Rico must hold the licenses and permits duly issued by the Secretary, except for those exceptions provided by regulations. These documents shall be available for inspection at any time that the fisherman is engaged in the trade of fishing or in the activity or sport...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25e/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25e - Special fishing permits
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25e - Special fishing permits
(a) Any natural or juridical person who is engaged whether on a full-time or part-time basis, in the catching or fishing of live aquatic or semiaquatic species for scientific research, educational purposes, exhibition, aquaculture, marketing and possession of aquarium fishes, must file an application with the Secretary...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25f/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25f - Denial or revocation of licenses or permits
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25f - Denial or revocation of licenses or permits
Any of the following circumstances shall constitute grounds for denying or revoking a license or permit issued under this chapter: (a) Prior violations by the applicant or his/her representatives or agents, of any resolution, decision or order issued by the Secretary, or any provision of this chapter or the regulations...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25g/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25g - Information requirements
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25g - Information requirements
(a) Every fishing license holder shall be bound to furnish statistical information concerning the total fishes fished, caught, or bought, as required by the Department through regulations. (b) Every commercial entity or person engaged in the trading of live fishery resources in Puerto Rico shall be bound to keep an off...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25h/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25h - Aquaculture
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25h - Aquaculture
Aquaculture shall be encouraged, developed and managed by the Department of Agriculture of the Government of Puerto Rico. The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources can require permits and endorsements as needed to regulate aquacultural activities which could have an impact on aquatic environments. After hav...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25i/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25i - Regulations and licenses in effect
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25i - Regulations and licenses in effect
Fishing regulations promulgated under the act that is hereby repealed, shall remain in effect until the Department replaces them. The Department shall post public notice in two (2) newspapers of general circulation of its intent to adopt new regulations within a term of five (5) months from the effective date of this a...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25j/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25j - Emergency measures
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25j - Emergency measures
When the available scientific information shows that a fishery resource is in grave jeopardy, or that the fishing activity poses a hazard, or that a health hazard exists, the Secretary may decree a state of emergency through an administrative order and take the necessary measures. History —Nov. 29, 1998, No. 278, § 12.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25j-1/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25j-1 - Prohibited practices
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25j-1 - Prohibited practices
It is hereby prohibited to toss, discharge or order the tossing or discharging or depositing of oil, acid, poison or any other substance that kills or destroys the fish, crustaceans or mollusks in any lake, lagoon, spring, river, stream, channel or any current of water of Puerto Rico. Provided, That when any natural or...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25k/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25k - Fines and penalites
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25k - Fines and penalites
Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter or the regulations in effect promulgated thereunder, may be penalized by an administrative fine to be determined through regulations. Any person who violates the regulations shall have the right to request an administrative hearing. Each unlawful catch or fishing a...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25l/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25l - Administrative hearings
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25l - Administrative hearings
The procedure to be followed in the administrative hearing shall be adjusted to the provisions of §§ 2151–2170a of Title 3, part of the act known as the “Uniform Administrative Procedures Act” and the regulations approved thereunder by the Department. History —Nov. 29, 1998, No. 278, § 14, renumbered as § 15 on Aug. 1,...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25m/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25m - Additional powers of the Secretary
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25m - Additional powers of the Secretary
In exercising the powers conferred by this chapter for the protection of fishery resources or in the best public interest, the Secretary may issue cease and desist orders on any activity in contravention of this chapter or its regulations, orders to show cause, orders to perform, as well as issuing resolutions, and imp...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25n/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25n - Resort to higher jurisdiction
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25n - Resort to higher jurisdiction
In the event a party does not comply with [an] order or resolution of the Secretary, the latter may resort to the competent part of the Court of First Instance to have a court order issued and thus compel compliance [with] the previous order or resolution, under admonition that the party shall be held in contempt for f...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-2a/25o/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o)›§ 25o - Enforcement of this chapter
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 2A - Fisheries (§§ 25 — 25o) › § 25o - Enforcement of this chapter
The Ranger Corps of the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, or any other law enforcement officer, is hereby empowered to intervene in any phase of the [implementation] of this chapter or those approved thereunder [sic], as provided in §§ 1201 et seq. of this title, known as the “Natural and Environmental...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-3/64/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71)›§ 64 - Establishment of fish ponds—Appropriation
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71) › § 64 - Establishment of fish ponds—Appropriation
The sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) is hereby appropriated from any available funds in the Commonwealth Treasury not otherwise appropriated, in order that the Secretary of Agriculture may establish on lands of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or cooperate in the establishment of, on private lands whose owners may...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-3/65/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71)›§ 65 - Establishment of fish ponds—Acceptance of federal assistance
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71) › § 65 - Establishment of fish ponds—Acceptance of federal assistance
The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to request, accept, and receive any assistance from any federal agency in the form of labor, personnel, equipment, supplies, or in any other practical form, in order that, together with the funds appropriated by §§ 64–66 of this title, he may establish, or cooperate in the est...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-3/66/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71)›§ 66 - Establishment of fish ponds—Permits; rules and regulations
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71) › § 66 - Establishment of fish ponds—Permits; rules and regulations
Natural or [juridical] persons desiring to establish fish ponds on lands belonging to them or in their possession shall obtain the corresponding permit from the Secretary of Agriculture, who shall specify the requirements for such fish ponds, through rules and regulations which he shall prescribe for the purpose. Histo...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-3/69/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71)›§ 69 - Oyster improvements—Appropriation; nurseries
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71) › § 69 - Oyster improvements—Appropriation; nurseries
The sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) is hereby appropriated from any available funds in the Commonwealth Treasury not otherwise appropriated, so that the Secretary of Agriculture may undertake a program for the improvement of the quality and increase the production of the natural oyster beds in Puerto Rico, and to...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-3/70/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71)›§ 70 - Oyster improvements—Acceptance of federal assistance
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71) › § 70 - Oyster improvements—Acceptance of federal assistance
The Secretary of Agriculture is hereby authorized to ask for, accept and receive any help from any federal agency by way of labor, personnel, equipment, supplies, or in any other practical form, so that in combination with the funds herein appropriated, he may improve the quality and increase the production of the oyst...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-3/71/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71)›§ 71 - Oyster improvements—New species
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 3 - Fishing (§§ 41-47 — 71) › § 71 - Oyster improvements—New species
The Secretary of Agriculture is likewise authorized to introduce oyster species which might help to improve the oyster resources in Puerto Rico. History —Apr. 5, 1951, No. 50, p. 120, § 3, eff. July 1, 1951.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72a/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72a - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72a - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 3; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72b/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72b - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72b - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 4; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72c/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72c - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72c - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 5; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72d/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72d - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72d - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 6; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72e/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72e - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72e - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 7; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72f/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72f - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72f - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 8; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72g/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72g - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72g - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 9; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72h/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72h - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72h - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 10; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72i/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72i - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72i - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 11; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72j/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72j - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72j - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 12; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72k/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72k - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72k - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 13; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72l/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72l - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72l - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 14; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72m/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72m - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72m - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 15.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72n/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72n - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72n - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 16; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72o/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72o - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72o - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 17; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4/72p/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72p - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72p - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 18; Repealed. Act.
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q)›§ 72q - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4 - Falconry Law (§§ 72a — 72q) › § 72q - Repealed. Act May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 20, effective May 17, 2012
History —July 25, 2000, No. 137, § 19; Repealed. Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4a/73/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73 - Definitions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73 - Definitions
For purposes of this chapter, the terms stated hereinbelow shall have the following meaning: (1) Bird of prey.— An individual of any bird species belonging to the orders Falconiformes or Strigiformes. (2) Wild bird of prey.— Bird of prey captured from wildlife. It shall be regarded as such regardless of the time it has...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73a - Falconry license
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73a - Falconry license
The practice of Falconry in Puerto Rico is legal and valid, and any person may practice the same, subject to the following: (a) No person may practice falconry or own a bird of prey for such purposes without a license approved by the Secretary. (b) Falconry licenses shall not be issued to any person under 14 years of a...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73b - Falconry license—Procedures for obtaining
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73b - Falconry license—Procedures for obtaining
To obtain a falconry license, the following procedures shall be completed: (a) A person who wishes to practice falconry and does not have a valid falconry license must submit a written application to the Secretary. (b) Applicants who are 18 years of age or older shall enclose with the application a negative criminal re...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73c - Prohibited acts
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73c - Prohibited acts
The following actions shall be deemed to be unlawful and criminal acts, and thus be subject to penalties as provided hereinbelow: (a) To practice falconry or any other activity set forth in this chapter without holding a valid falconry license, or without having been issued a hunting permit or other applicable authoriz...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73d - Falconry examination
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73d - Falconry examination
The Department shall provide an examination for all who wish to obtain a falconry license. Said examination shall be approved with a minimum score of eighty percent (80%). The approval of the examination, together with the other requirements set forth by the Secretary through regulations, shall allow the person to beco...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73e - License per falconer category
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73e - License per falconer category
The Secretary shall draft and determine the criteria, requirements, conditions, and limitations to obtain and maintain the license at each falconer category through regulations. Licenses per level are established as follows: (a) Apprentice Falconer. (b) General Falconer. (c) Master Falconer. The Secretary shall establi...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4a/73f/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73f - Inspections
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73f - Inspections
Personnel authorized by the Department shall conduct inspections of facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal statutes. History —May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 9.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4a/73g/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73g - Facilities and equipment
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73g - Facilities and equipment
(a) Before authorizing the possession of birds of prey for falconry purposes, falconry facilities and equipment shall be inspected and certified. (b) Birds of prey for which a possession permit has been granted shall be kept in hygienic and healthy conditions. The facilities shall protect the birds of prey from incleme...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4a/73h/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73h - Inspections
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73h - Inspections
Personnel authorized by the Department shall conduct inspections of facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal statutes. History —May 17, 2012, No. 89, § 11.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4a/73i/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73i - Banding of birds of prey
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73i - Banding of birds of prey
(a) No birds of prey may be captured for falconry purposes, unless the person capturing it receives a numbered, single-use band from the Department and attaches it to the bird immediately after capturing it. In accordance with federal regulations, an electronic tag may also be used. The Secretary shall establish throug...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4a/73j/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73j - Capture of birds of prey
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73j - Capture of birds of prey
(a) It shall be an indispensable requirement, before initiating any procedure to capture a bird of prey, to have a proper authorization by the Secretary in which, among other things, the period authorized for the bird’s capture shall be indicated. (b) The capture of birds of prey in the territory of Puerto Rico by hold...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4a/73k/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73k - Importing birds of prey
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73k - Importing birds of prey
(a) Importing birds of prey for falconry shall be allowed upon authorization by the Secretary as established in the New Wildlife Act of Puerto Rico with regards to importing wildlife specimens. The Secretary shall establish, through regulations, any other condition or requirement for importing birds of prey. (b) If imp...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73l - Falconry license conditions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73l - Falconry license conditions
(a) Falconry licenses shall be effective for five (5) years as of the issue thereof, and shall be renewed on the birthdate of the applicant. (b) The holder of a falconry license may transfer or exchange wild birds with another permit holder provided that the Secretary has been notified and has authorized said transacti...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4a/73m/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73m - Renewal of falconry licenses
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73m - Renewal of falconry licenses
The procedure for renewing falconry licenses shall be the following: (a) The Secretary shall renew falconry licenses upon the filing with the Department of the form provided for such purpose by the applicant. The application shall include a sworn statement indicating that the conditions existing at the time of issue of...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4a/73n/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73n - Falconry hunting areas and seasons
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73n - Falconry hunting areas and seasons
(a) All falconry hunting activity shall take place in the seasons and areas specified by the Secretary through regulations. (b) The practice of falconry is hereby authorized in private areas upon verifiable authorization of the owner or his authorized representative. (c) Falconry shall be allowed in those game reserves...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4a/73o/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73o - Hunting species
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73o - Hunting species
(a) Hunting is allowed for the species authorized in Wildlife Regulations. (b) The use of domestic species as live game is allowed during training of birds of prey, provided that this training phase does not occur in an area where there is a large gathering of people, and that it is not part of a show. History —May 17,...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-4a/73p/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p)›§ 73p - Powers conferred
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 4A - New Puerto Rico Falconry Act (§§ 73 — 73p) › § 73p - Powers conferred
(a) The Secretary may delegate any of the powers conferred thereto by this Act, except that of approving, amending, and repealing regulations to carry out the purposes of this chapter, pursuant to §§ 2101 et seq. of Title 3, better known as the “Uniform Administrative Procedures Act”. (b) The Secretary may approve and ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107 - Definitions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107 - Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning expressed below: (a) Game animals.— Those animals deemed to have sports value for which the Secretary may establish a hunting season. (b) Hunting weapon.— (1) Any shotgun not smaller than.410 gauge and not to exceed 12 gauge, with a barrel len...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107a/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107a - Public policy
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107a - Public policy
The protection of all wildlife and in particular the natural habitat of said species is hereby declared to be the public policy of the Government of Puerto Rico. All public agencies and instrumentalities shall consult the Department on any matter, permit or franchise that may have a predictable significant impact on wi...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107b/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107b - Advisory Board and Technical Committee
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107b - Advisory Board and Technical Committee
A board is hereby created to advise the Secretary in the formulation of the public policy concerning the regulation of hunting as a sport, the designation of critical habitats and the acquisition of land for wildlife reserves and for the establishment of biological stations and shelters. This board shall be composed of...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107c - Hunting and collecting permits
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107c - Hunting and collecting permits
No person shall hunt or collect wildlife species found in Puerto Rico without a license or permit issued for such a purpose by the Secretary. History —Aug. 15, 1999, No. 241, § 5.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107d/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107d - Illegal acts
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107d - Illegal acts
The following actions shall be deemed unlawful and subject to penalties as provided below in this chapter: (a) To practice sports hunting in Puerto Rico without the corresponding sports hunting license or without the official seasonal stamp, if applicable. (b) To practice sports hunting of any wildlife species that has...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107e - Game preserves
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107e - Game preserves
(a) The Secretary shall establish through regulations the relevant and necessary requirements for granting the permit to operate a game reserve so as to ensure compliance with all the provisions of this chapter. (b) The owner, manager or caretaker of a game reserve shall register the hunting weapons to be used by game ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107f/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107f - Delegation of functions
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107f - Delegation of functions
The Secretary may delegate any of the functions conferred in this chapter, except that of approving, amending and repealing regulations to fulfill the purposes of this chapter pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, §§ 2101 et seq. of Title 3, which after being promulgated shall carry the force of law. H...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107g/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107g - Powers of Secretary
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107g - Powers of Secretary
The Secretary is hereby empowered to promulgate regulations related to the following matters, among others: (a) Those areas where it shall be permitted to hunt in Puerto Rico. (b) The establishment and administration of areas that foster the propagation, conservation, protection and management of wildlife. (c) The intr...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107h/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107h - Additional powers of Secretary
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107h - Additional powers of Secretary
The Secretary shall have the following faculties, powers and duties besides those already provided in this chapter: (a) Acquire, through purchase or by any other lawful means, lease or in any other way possess or dispose of any property, land or lakes deemed necessary and suitable for establishing biological stations, ...
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107i - Registration of hunting weapons
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107i - Registration of hunting weapons
(a) The Secretary shall organize and keep a register of the hunting weapons registered in Puerto Rico, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 455–460j of Title 25, known as the “Puerto Rico Weapons Act” and the Secretary shall periodically notify the Superintendent of Police of the hunting weapons thus registered. (b) Every ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107j/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107j - Obtaining of license
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107j - Obtaining of license
No person may engage in hunting as a sport in Puerto Rico without first applying for and obtaining a license for such purpose from the Secretary. The licenses shall have an effectiveness of five (5) years from the date of issue, and shall be renewed on the birth date of the applicant. History —Aug. 15, 1999, No. 241, §...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107k/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107k - Sports hunting license
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107k - Sports hunting license
(a) Sports hunting license.— Any person who applies for a sport hunting license shall meet the following requirements: (1) To be mentally and physically fit. The applicant shall establish said fitness by attaching to his/her license application a certificate from a physician duly authorized to practice medicine in Puer...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107l/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107l - Hunting licenses
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107l - Hunting licenses
The Secretary shall inform the Puerto Rico Police Superintendent in writing, a list of the hunting licenses and any other type of license authorized as provided in this chapter that have expired, or whose renewal has not been sought after the term granted herein has expired, or those licenses whose issue or renewal was...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107m/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107m - Issuance and renewal permits
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107m - Issuance and renewal permits
The Secretary may issue and renew permits for operating game reserves. Said permits shall expire on June 30 of their second year of effectiveness and their issue or renewal, as the case may be, may be sought by complying with the requirements established in this chapter. (a) The person authorized by the Secretary to op...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107n/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107n - Types of licenses or permits
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107n - Types of licenses or permits
The Secretary may also issue the following classes of licenses or permits: (a) Special non-sporting hunting permits when applied for to kill, collect or keep wildlife species in captivity in Puerto Rico as specimens for scientific, educational or population control purposes. The Secretary shall establish by regulation ...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107o/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107o - Granting of license or permit
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107o - Granting of license or permit
It shall not be an impediment for granting an applicant convicted of aggravated assault and battery a hunting license or a permit for operating a game reserve after ten (10) years have elapsed from the date the last sentence was served or after fifteen (15) years in the case of a felony. Neither shall it be an impedime...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107p/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107p - Authorized hunters
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107p - Authorized hunters
Any duly authorized hunter shall have the following rights: (a) To hunt during the open season as designated by the Secretary. (b) To hunt in those areas authorized and designated by the Secretary. (c) To transport hunting weapons in the manner and according to the limitations established in this chapter and the Puerto...
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-twelve/subtitle-1/chapter-5a/107q/
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Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162)›Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u)›Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u)›§ 107q - Duties
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWELVE - Conservation (§§ 1-16 — 8162) › Subtitle 1 - Protection of Game and Fish (§§ 1-16 — 107u) › Chapter 5A - Wildlife Act of 1999 (§§ 107 — 107u) › § 107q - Duties
All duly authorized hunters shall have the following duties: (a) To know and comply with this chapter and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (b) To hold and carry with them whenever transporting hunting weapons or hunting, their hunting license or any authorized licenses or permits, as well as the registration cer...