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RC 385

Para ordenar a la Comisión de Turismo de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico, realizar una investigación sobre el estado actual de la industria de exhibidores de películas y documentales en Puerto Rico, con el fin de fiscalizar el cumplimiento de las disposiciones antimonopolísticas contenidas en la Ley Núm. 77 del 25 de junio de 1964, según enmendada, mejor conocida como la “Ley de Monopolios y Restricción al Comercio”, y su impacto sobre la producción de cine puertorriqueño.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico orders Tourism Commission to investigate film exhibition industry compliance with 1964 antitrust law to assess impact on local film production capacity.

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Bill Summary · RC 385

Legislative bill overview

Bill RC 385 orders Puerto Rico's House Tourism Commission to investigate the current state of the film and documentary exhibition industry on the island, specifically examining compliance with antitrust provisions under Law 77 (the 1964 Monopolies and Trade Restriction Act). The investigation will assess how market concentration in film exhibition affects Puerto Rican film production capacity and competitiveness.

Why is this important

The film exhibition market structure directly influences which films get shown and distributed, affecting both the viability of local film producers and consumer access to diverse content. If major exhibitors control screens through anticompetitive practices, independent and Puerto Rican filmmakers face barriers to distribution, potentially limiting cultural expression and economic opportunities in the creative sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and enforcement authority: The bill investigates antitrust violations but provides no mechanism for the Tourism Commission to enforce penalties; unclear whether findings will be actionable or merely advisory
  • Definition of harm to local cinema: No clear standards for what constitutes problematic market concentration or what remedies would be appropriate if violations are found
  • Resource allocation: Investigating industry practices requires specialized antitrust expertise that a tourism-focused commission may lack; could result in superficial findings

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

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