Puerto Rico · Código Penal de Puerto Rico 2012 (Ley 146-2012)

Cód. Penal PR § 253: Negociación incompatible con el ejercicio del cargo público

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A public official who engages in contracts or transactions where they have financial interest without legal authorization faces 3 years imprisonment; 8 years if the benefit is obtained. Co-benefiting third parties are also liable.

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