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PC 664

Para establecer la “Ley de Competencia Desleal de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de prohibir los actos de competencia desleal según dispuestos en la presente ley; enmendar el Artículo 3 de la Ley Núm. 77 de 25 de junio de 1964, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley Antimonopolística de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de disponer los mecanismos disponibles para que las personas en riesgo de ser afectadas puedan presentar sus reclamos; y para otros fines relacionados

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico creates unfair competition law prohibiting anti-competitive practices and enabling complaint mechanisms to enforce existing antimonopoly protections.

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Bill Summary · PC 664

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 664 proposes creating a new "Unfair Competition Law of Puerto Rico" that prohibits unfair competitive practices and amends the existing 1964 Puerto Rico Antimonopoly Law. The bill establishes mechanisms allowing affected parties to file complaints regarding unfair competition violations.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses gaps in Puerto Rico's current antitrust and competition framework by creating specific protections against unfair business practices beyond traditional monopolistic conduct. It provides clearer pathways for small businesses and consumers to report violations, potentially leveling the competitive playing field in Puerto Rico's economy.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: The bill's definition of "unfair competition" may be broad or vague, creating uncertainty about what specific practices are prohibited and potentially affecting legitimate business strategies
  • Enforcement authority: Questions about which agency enforces the law, resource allocation for investigations, and whether existing agencies have sufficient capacity
  • Burden on businesses: Concerns that overly expansive unfair competition provisions could create compliance challenges or expose companies to frivolous complaints, potentially stifling business activity

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

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