Puerto Rico · Código Penal de Puerto Rico 2012 (Ley 146-2012)
Cód. Penal PR § 243: Obstruir la labor de la prensa durante la celebración de actos oficiales
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to intentionally obstruct press operations during official events without legitimate purpose, such as blocking media transmission or photography. This does not apply to persons with duties to maintain order.
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