P.R. Laws tit. 23, § 9018

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§ 9018. Jurisdiction

As of the effective date of this act, any person who wishes to apply for permits, recommendations, licenses or certifications in connection with land development and use in Puerto Rico, or any other such authorization or transaction as necessary, as set forth in §§ 9011, 9012d and 9017b of this title, may do so before the Management Office, whether at the main office or a regional office or through an authorized professional, as may apply. It is stressed in §§ 9017 and 9017b of this title, however, that authorized professionals may only transact ministerial matters, to the exclusion of any discretionary transactions.

Applications to be submitted to the Management Office or an authorized professional, as may apply, shall include such applications established in the Joint Permit Regulation, including but not limited to: site consultations; land requalification; lot division or subdivision permits; building permits; use permits; environmental documents; permits or recommendations previously evaluated and granted by the concerned government entities in connection with land development and use; and any other such application as provided for in the Joint Permit Regulation. Furthermore, the Management Office shall issue such certifications and documents as required to do or operate businesses in Puerto Rico, subject to the provisions of § 9012e of this title. Notwithstanding the foregoing, provisions shall be made, by regulation, as to a proper procedure whereby citizens may submit their comments. Lastly, the Management Office may issue Green Permits.

History —Dec. 1, 2009, No. 161, § 8.1.