P.R. Laws tit. 7, § 630b
In addition to the powers and authorities conferred to the Commissioner by the Organic Act, he/she shall be empowered to:
(1) Conduct investigations at the request of an interested party or at his/her own initiative pertaining to alleged infringements of this chapter, as well as any other investigations necessary for the proper administration thereof.
(2) Issue summonses and compel witnesses to appear and to present information he/she deems necessary for the administration of this chapter.
(3) Take oaths and receive testimony, data or information. If a summons issued by the Commissioner were not duly complied with, he/she may appear before the Court of First Instance and request that the court issue order compliance with the summons. The Court of First Instance shall have the power to punish for contempt any disregard toward its orders, making compulsory the appearance of witnesses or the presentation of any data or information previously requested by the Commissioner. No natural person may refuse to comply with a summons issued by the Commissioner or with a court order thus issued by alleging that the testimony, data or information required may incriminate him/her or cause the imposition of a penalty, although such a person may not be criminally prosecuted with respect to any transaction, issue or matter about which he/she gives testimony or produces data or information.
(4) Investigate, address and settle claims submitted to the Commissioner.
(5) Impose administrative fines for infringements of this chapter or any applicable regulations.
(6) Issue orders to cease and desist when it has been determined that a credit repair agency has incurred any infringement of this chapter, of regulations approved thereunder, or of an administrative order or resolution. Moreover, he/she may also prescribe corrective terms and conditions that according to the available evidence he/she determines to be beneficial to the public interest and necessary for compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(7) Issue any regulations he/she deems necessary for compliance with the provisions set forth in this chapter.
(8) Take any and all actions necessary to efficiently achieve the purposes of this chapter.
History —Aug. 31, 2004, No. 236, § 5, eff. 60 days after Aug. 31, 2004.