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PC 1055

Para añadir el inciso (gg) al Artículo 6 de la Ley Núm. 5 de 23 de abril de 1973, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley Orgánica del Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor”, a los fines de ordenar al secretario del DACO crear la Unidad para la Detección de Esquemas Fraudulentos contra los Consumidores; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill mandates creation of consumer fraud detection unit within Department of Consumer Affairs to identify and combat fraudulent schemes targeting consumers.

Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado
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Bill Summary · PC 1055

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 1055 proposes adding a new provision to Puerto Rico's Consumer Affairs Department law (Law 5 of 1973) that would mandate the creation of a specialized unit dedicated to detecting fraudulent schemes targeting consumers. This new unit would operate under the Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) and would function as part of the existing regulatory framework.

Why is this important

Consumer fraud represents a significant economic harm to individuals and erodes trust in commerce. A dedicated detection unit could improve response times to fraudulent schemes, provide consumers with better protection, and create institutional capacity for identifying emerging fraud patterns that might otherwise go undetected by current departmental structures.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: The bill does not specify funding mechanisms or budget allocations for the new unit, raising questions about how existing DACO resources would be redistributed or whether new appropriations would be needed
  • Scope and authority definitions: The bill lacks detailed language defining what constitutes "fraudulent schemes," enforcement powers, or jurisdictional boundaries between this unit and other law enforcement agencies
  • Implementation timeline and staffing: No timeline is provided for unit establishment, staffing requirements, or operational standards, potentially leading to delays or inconsistent implementation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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