Those persons found to be violating any of the rights herein established shall be guilty of a crime and be fined with a sum of up to two thousand dollars ($2,000). The companies or the agencies of the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and those individuals who hinder or act so as to affect the rights of the members of the Armed Forces or of the veterans shall be liable for the damages caused to the soldier or veteran, including the payment of attorney’s fees. The judge shall be empowered to impose a compensation of up to three (3) times the damages caused to the veteran.The Advocate is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter in order to investigate, address and process violations of the same and may represent in the courts of justice of Puerto Rico those veterans who have been harmed by violations of this chapter. History —Dec. 14, 2007, No. 203, § 9.
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