P.R. Laws tit. 2, § 708
The Ombudsman shall have the power to adopt and promulgate the rules and regulations needed to implement this chapter, that are not incompatible with the laws in effect and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The regulations adopted to such effect, including those applicable to internal procedures, shall not be subject to the provisions of § 2101 et seq. of Title 3, known as the “Uniform Administrative Procedures Act”, and shall have force of law when promulgated.
He is also authorized to establish, by regulations to such effect, the personnel administration of the Office, the pertinent procedure for the filing and handling of claims, carrying out investigations, and the manner of informing his conclusions. Said regulations shall have force of law once promulgated.
History —June 30, 1977, No. 134, p. 393, § 8; Mar. 16, 1987, No. 6, p. 15, § 4; Dec. 21, 2000, No. 432, § 3.