P.R. Laws tit. 3, § 2517
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall bring about the imposition of any of the following administrative sanctions: written admonishment; suspension from work and pay, removal, or dismissal.
Nevertheless, any person who knowingly and willfully divulges or makes improper use of information related to the results obtained in the administration of controlled substances detection tests, as provided in this chapter, or who violates its provisions or the regulations promulgated hereby, shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction, shall be sanctioned for each violation by imprisonment for a fixed term of one (1) year, or a fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000), or both penalties at the discretion of the court.
Should there be aggravating circumstances, the fixed penalty thus established can be increased to a maximum of two (2) years, or up to five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both penalties at the discretion of the court.
If there were extenuating circumstances, the penalty could be reduced to a minimum of six (6) months and one (1) day, or to one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both penalties at the discretion of the court.
Any person thus convicted shall be barred from holding any public office or position, subject to the provisions of the Puerto Rico Public Service Personnel Act.
The offenses established herein shall prescribe after five (5) years.
History —Aug. 14, 1997, No. 78, § 20.