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RCC 337

Para ordenar al Departamento de Agricultura la liberación de las condiciones y restricciones sobre la finca compuesta por las Parcelas Número 4, 4-A, 4-B y 4-C del Proyecto Pezuela, ubicada en el Barrio Pezuela del Municipio de Lares, perteneciente a Don Juan Antonio Sánchez Ramos y Doña Elba Elsie Galarza Casanova, hoy Sucesión de Juan Sánchez Galarza, impuestas bajo el Artículo 79-C de la Ley Núm. 26 de 12 de abril de 1941, según enmendada, conocida como la Ley de Tierras de Puerto Rico, y bajo la Ley Núm. 107 de 3 de julio de 1974; autorizar la segregación del predio de terreno donde ubica la residencia principal; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Direct the Agriculture Dept to release land-use restrictions on Parcels 4, 4-A, 4-B, 4-C in Lares and authorize partition of the main residence lot.

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Bill Summary · RCC 337

Summary — Bill RCC 337 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico
  • Bill Number: RCC 337
  • Session: 2025-2028
  • Current Status: Appears in Primera Lectura (First Reading) in the Cámara; referred to committee as of 2026-04-23
  • Origin/Subject: The bill seeks to order the Departamento de Agricultura (Department of Agriculture) to release the conditions and restrictions on a specific rural finca (land parcel) located in Lares, Barrio Pezuela. It also authorizes the segregation (partition) of the land on which the main residence sits, and includes other related purposes.

Note: The textual content of the bill’s full text is not readable in the provided excerpt (garbled/encoded text). The summary below is based on the title and the stated purpose in the bill’s description.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • To direct the Department of Agriculture to lift and release the conditions and restrictions that currently apply to the land comprising Parcels No. 4, 4-A, 4-B, and 4-C of the Pezuela Project, located in Barrio Pezuela, Lares.
  • To authorize the segregation (partition/division) of the land on which the principal residence is situated.
  • To achieve related goals tied to land ownership, land use, and property rights as governed by Puerto Rico’s land laws.

2) Key Provisions and Changes (as inferred from the title)

  • Conditional Release by Department of Agriculture: The bill would obligate or authorize the D.A. to remove or unwind specific land-use restrictions established under historic land laws.
    • The restrictions are described as those imposed under:
    • Article 79-C of Law No. 26 (April 12, 1941), as amended — known as the Puerto Rico Land Law.
    • Law No. 107 (July 3, 1974) (likely related to land administration or reform, though the exact title is not specified in the excerpt).
  • Segregation of the Residence Lot: The bill would authorize the partition of the parcel on which the primary residence is located (i.e., creating a separate, smaller tract that contains the main dwelling).
  • Scope of Parcels: The affected parcels are identified as Parcels 4, 4-A, 4-B, and 4-C of the Project Pezuela, located in Barrio Pezuela, Lares, and currently belonging to Don Juan Antonio Sánchez Ramos and Doña Elba Elsie Galarza Casanova, now the succession (estate) of Juan Sánchez Galarza.
  • Related Provisions (Other Purposes): The bill may include additional provisions aligned with land reform, disposition, or lien release, consistent with the general aim of clarifying title and enabling property transactions.

3) Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Owners/Stakeholders: The primary landowners or their successors (listed individuals and/or estates) of Parcels 4, 4-A, 4-B, and 4-C.
  • Government/Agency Role: Departamento de Agricultura would carry out the release of restrictive conditions and oversee the process of segregation per statute and policy.
  • Potential Beneficiaries:
    • The owner(s) may gain clearer title and greater flexibility to use, sell, lease, or develop the divided land parcel.
    • The main residence would be on a separated lot, potentially simplifying ownership and future transactions.
  • Broader Effects: If enacted, the bill could set a precedent for other parcels with similar historic restrictions, potentially affecting land-title clarity and agricultural or residence-related rights.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current Stage: First Reading in the Cámara de Representantes (House of Representatives) as of 2026-04-23.
  • Next Steps:
    • Referral to relevant committees (likely a committee on Agriculture, Lands, or Property).
    • Committee hearings, amendments, and potential approvals.
    • Floor consideration, voting in the House, and then progression to the Senate (as applicable in Puerto Rico’s legislative process) followed by enactment or veto considerations.
  • Effective Dates: The specific effective date and implementation timeline would be defined in the bill’s text, once available.

5) Observations and Considerations

  • The exact legal mechanics (e.g., procedures to release restrictions and the conditions under which segregation is permitted) depend on the full statutory language and any implementing regulations.
  • The bill interacts with long-standing land laws (Article 79-C of Law No. 26 of 1941 and Law No. 107 of 1974), so its passage may require alignment with other land-title processes, encumbrances, and succession arrangements.

If you’d like, I can add a plain-language gloss of Article 79-C and Law No. 107 references once the full text or authoritative summaries are available.

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

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