P.R. Laws tit. 20, § 3370
Any person who practices the diagnostic imaging and treatment radiologic technologist profession without holding the corresponding license, or whose license has been revoked or suspended or the same has not been recertified, and continues to practice the profession shall be guilty of [a] misdemeanor and upon conviction, he/she shall be punished by imprisonment for six (6) months or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or both penalties at the discretion of the court.
(a) Is engaged in the diagnostic imaging and treatment radiologic technologist profession without holding the license required by this chapter, except for specialty physicians authorized to practice their profession in Puerto Rico, who in order to offer diagnosis and treatment must perform procedures common to his/her specialty; Provided, That said procedure shall be performed by said physician; or
(b) employs another person who does not hold a diagnostic imaging and treatment radiologic technologist license to engage in the practice of the profession; or
(c) advertises him/herself as a diagnostic imaging and treatment radiologic technologist without the proper supervision of a physician specialized in diagnostic imaging and treatment; or
(d) acts as a diagnostic imaging and treatment radiologic technologist without being duly licensed as such in Puerto Rico, or
(e) violates any of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations duly adopted by the Board.
History —Apr. 12, 2006, No. 76, § 21, eff. 90 days after Apr. 12, 2006.