Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs
The Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs (PRDCA) or (DACO in Spanish)— is the executive department of the government of Puerto Rico responsible of defending and protecting consumers in the U.S. Commonwealth. The Department is headed by a Cabinet-level Secretary, appointed by the Governor and subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.[1][2]
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| Department overview | |
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| Formed | April 23, 1973 |
| Jurisdiction | executive branch |
| Headquarters | San Juan, PR |
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| Key document | |
| Website | daco.pr.gov |
History
The Department was created by Law 5 of April 23, 1973[3] as a Cabinet-level successor to ASERCO, or Administration for Services to Consumers. The agency has its headquarters in the North Building of the Minillas Governmental Center/Roberto Sánchez Villela Government Center in Santurce, San Juan.[2]
Secretary
Secretaries of DACO:
- Federico Hernandez Denton - 1970's
- Javier Echevarría
- Alejandro García Padilla - 2005-2008
- Luis G. Rivera Marín - 2009-2012
- Omar Marrero - 2012
- Nery E. Adamés Soto - 2013-2017
- Michael Pierlusi - 2017- to present
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References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-09-16. Retrieved 2013-05-24.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Notice of public hearings amendments to regulation No. 45 for the control of prices of fuel sales in Puerto Rico." Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs. Retrieved on August 23, 2010.
- http://www.gobierno.pr/GPRPortal/StandAlone/AgencyInformation.aspx?Filter=188
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