P.R. Laws tit. 20, § 2158
The College of Medical Technologists of Puerto Rico shall have the following duties:
(a) To encourage the continuous professional development of the medical technologist by the dissemination of scientific knowledge;
(b) to encourage the strengthening of the professional relations among its members;
(c) to watch over the welfare and protection of the profession through the enactment of meritorious laws and to defend same from any prejudicial law;
(d) to uphold strict honesty and a high degree of responsibility which distinguishes this profession;
(e) to maintain and encourage a greater sense of understanding and cooperation between the medical technologist and the other professionals, especially those who devote themselves to the protection and preservation of the health of the community;
(f) to contribute to the advancement of medical technology;
(g) to determine measures for mutual protection to strengthen the bonds of friendship and fellowship between the members thereof;
(h) to establish relations with similar associations in other countries, within definite rules of solidarity and courtesy, and
(i) to cooperate in the enactment of fair and just legislation especially if related to the profession of medical technologist.
History —May 30, 1972, No. 44, p. 96, § 8.