P.R. Laws tit. 9, § 3515
In all those cases in which, by virtue of this chapter, the Secretary may or should grant a hearing to any person who could be directly affected by a decision of the former, the Secretary shall have, among others, the following authorities:
(a) To delegate his/her authority onto any official or officials under his/her command.
(b) To hold the number of hearings he/she deems necessary.
(c) To administer oaths, summon and examine witnesses, take testimonies, make inquiries, make investigations and on-site inspections, and require the presentation of books and documents or copies or excerpts thereof as he/she deems necessary.
(d) The Court of First Instance of Puerto Rico shall have jurisdiction to hold in contempt any person who, while at an administrative hearing, conducts him/herself in a disorderly manner, is disrespectful toward the Secretary or his/her delegate, refuses to take oath or to testify, or refuses to answer any question in connection with an administrative hearing, disregards a subpoena to appear before the Secretary or his/her delegate, refuses to present any book or document when so ordered or conceals or destroys said books or documents, leaves the jurisdiction of Puerto Rico or absconds with the purpose of evading being served a subpoena.
History —Sept. 30, 2004, No. 531, § 3.12, eff. 6 months after Sept. 30, 2004.