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PC 908

Para enmendar el Artículo 7 de la Ley 430-2000, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Navegación y Seguridad Acuática de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de establecer sanciones para aquellas personas que, ante situaciones de emergencia debido al mal tiempo o disturbios atmosféricos, ignoren las advertencias de las autoridades y hagan uso de embarcaciones de recreo u otros vehículos de navegación; autorizar la confiscación de estos vehículos; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Overview: Bill Number: PC 908, Title: "Ley de Navegación y Seguridad Acuática de Puerto Rico", Status: Referido a Comisión(es), Introduced: October 08, 2025Purpose and Intent: The

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Bill Summary · PC 908

Overview: Bill Number: PC 908, Title: "Ley de Navegación y Seguridad Acuática de Puerto Rico", Status: Referido a Comisión(es), Introduced: October 08, 2025

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to amend the existing Law on Navigation and Aquatic Safety in Puerto Rico to establish sanctions for individuals who ignore warnings from authorities and use recreational boats or other navigation vehicles during emergency situations due to inclement weather or atmospheric disturbances.

Key Provisions:
- Imposes sanctions on individuals who use recreational boats or other navigation vehicles during emergency situations despite warnings from authorities
- Authorizes the confiscation of these vehicles

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals who use recreational boats or other navigation vehicles during emergency situations, who would face sanctions and potential confiscation of their vehicles
- Authorities responsible for issuing warnings and enforcing the law, who would have additional tools to ensure public safety

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the relevant committee(s) for further consideration and review. The next steps would involve committee hearings, potential amendments, and a vote by the full legislative body.

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

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