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48 U.S.C. 912: Authority to appoint commissioners; powers of authoritiesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 48-TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONSCHAPTER 4-PUERTO RICO
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§912. Authority to appoint commissioners; powers of authorities

The Legislature of Puerto Rico may provide for the appointment and terms of the commissioners of such authorities, and for the powers of such authorities, except that such authorities shall be given no power of taxation, and may authorize the commissioners of such authorities to fix the salaries of employees.

( June 25, 1938, ch. 703, § 2 , 52 Stat. 1203 .)

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Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.