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Government of Puerto Rico From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs (PRDCA) or Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor de Puerto Rico (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]
| Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor de Puerto Rico | |
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| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | April 23, 1973 |
| Jurisdiction | executive branch |
| Headquarters | San Juan, PR |
| Department executive |
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| Key document | |
| Website | daco.pr.gov |
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]
Secretaries of DACO:
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