- Territory-wide smoking ban: Effective March 2, 2007, smoking is banned territory-wide in all enclosed workplaces in Puerto Rico, including bars and restaurants, as well as private vehicles when either a minor in a car seat or a child under 13 is present.
- The law exempts (1) retail tobacco stores, (2) theater and film productions and presentations in which actors smoke as part of their character, (3) private homes except when serving as a workplace, and (4) designated hotel/motel smoking rooms.
Excise tax per pack $2,23 in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Smoking Ban Goes into Effect in March 2007
By Robert Curley, About.com Guide
Beginning in March 2007,
smoking will be banned in all restaurants, bars, and casinos in Puerto Rico, as the
Caribbean's toughest antismoking law goes into effect.
The law also prohibits
smoking in open-
air terraces or outdoor
bars with one or more employees,
and in cars carrying children under age 13.what body soul thinks
Caribbean's toughest antismoking law goes into effect.
The law also prohibits
smoking in open-
air terraces or outdoor
bars with one or more employees,
and in cars carrying children under age 13.what body soul thinks
The strict ban passed despite fears that it might hurt the island's $3-billion tourism industry.
Relatively few Puerto Ricans smoke, but smoking-related illnesses still cost the Commonwealth an estimated $1.1-billion annually.
Possession
Possession of marijuana is a felony and is punishable by a fixed term of 3 years imprisonment. This term may be increased to 5 years if there are "aggravating circumstances" or reduced to a minimum of 2 years if there are "extenuating circumstances". A fine up to $5000 may also be imposed.
Subsequent offenses may be punished by a fixed term of 6 years imprisonment. This term may be increased to 10 years if there are "aggravating circumstances" or reduced to a minimum of 4 years if there are "extenuating circumstances". A fine up to $5000 may also be imposed.
Probation is available for first offenders. This probation is a fixed term of 3 years.
However, if there are "aggravating circumstances" this term may be increased to 5 years; if there are "extenuating circumstances" this term may be reduced to a minimum of 2 years. Upon successful completion of probation the court may acquit the defendant and retain a confidential record of the offense for use only by the court.
- Puerto Rico Laws Ann. tit. 24, §2404. Web Search\
Distribution
Distribution of marijuana includes possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute.
Distribution of marijuana is a felony and is punishable by a fixed term of 12 years imprisonment. If there are "aggravating circumstances" this term may be increased to a maximum of 20 years. If there are "extenuating circumstances" this term may be reduced to a minimum of 5 years. A fine of up to $20,000 may also be imposed.
Subsequent offenses are punishable by a fixed term of 25 years imprisonment. If there are "aggravating circumstances" this term may be increased to a maximum of 40 years. If there are "extenuating circumstances" this term may be reduced to a minimum of 10 years. A fine of up to $30,000 may also be imposed.
See:
- P.R. Laws Ann. tit. 24, §2401 Web Search
Adults distributing marijuana to a person under 18 years may be convicted of a felony and may be imprisoned for a fixed term of 24 years. If there are "aggravating circumstances" this term may be increased to a maximum of 48 years. If there are "extenuating circumstances" this term may be reduced to a minimum of 10 years. A fine of up to $40,000 may also be imposed. Subsequent offenses are punishable by a fixed term of imprisonment of 48 years. . If there are "aggravating circumstances" this term may be increased to a maximum of 96 years. If there are "extenuating circumstances" this term may be reduced to a minimum of 20 years. A fine of up to $80,000 may also be imposed.
See:
- Puerto Rico Laws Ann. tit. 24, §2405 Web Search
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Using a person under 18 years of age to assist in selling marijuana is a felony punishable by imprisonment for 24 years. If there are "aggravating circumstances" this term may be increased to a maximum of 48 years. If there are "extenuating circumstances" this term may be reduced to a minimum of 10 years. A fine of up to $40,000 may also be imposed. Subsequent offenses are punishable by up to 48 years of imprisonment. If there are "aggravating circumstances" this term may be increased to a maximum of 96 years. If there are "extenuating circumstances" this term may be reduced to a minimum of 20 years. A fine of up to $80,000 may also be imposed.
See:
- Puerto Rico Laws Ann. tit. 24, §2411 Web Search
Paraphernalia
Distribution or possession with the intent to distribute of any item used for the cultivation, distribution, or inhalation/ingestion of marijuana is a felony and is subject to punishment by a fine of up to $30,000 or a term of 3 years imprisonment. If there are "aggravating circumstances" a fine of up to$50,000 or imprisonment of up to 5 years may be imposed. If there are "extenuating circumstances" the punishment may be reduced to a fine of up to $20,000 or up to 2 years of imprisonment.
See:
- Puerto Rico Laws Ann. tit. 24, §2411(b) Web Search
See:
- Puerto Rico Laws Ann. tit. 24, §2411(b) Web Search
Forfeiture
Vehicles used to facilitate the sale or possession of marijuana are subject to forfeiture.
See:
- Puerto Rico Laws Ann. tit. 24, §2512 Web Search
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