Issue
FHC worked hand in hand with our client to clarify an ambiguity that existed regarding the applicability of this law to their business model. The main objective was to differentiate the regulations for public versus private passenger transportation, in order to establish regulations for each category tailored to its specific characteristics.
Our Role
Despite being retained late in the legislative process, FHC was able to engage key members of the House of Representatives to advocate for an alternative wording to relevant portions of this law to include a definition for “private passenger transportation service”.
Results
The definition of “private passenger transportation service” was included in Article 5 of Law 63-17, enabling operational continuity for the client’s business model. This precedent later proved useful for the development of corresponding regulations to Law 63-17.