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Legal & Administrative Status
This page provides a transparent ledger of all legal and administrative matters involving Mar Azul. Each entry identifies the authority, subject, current status, and any final determination.
Understanding the Process
Legal and administrative matters progress through distinct stages. A complaint being filed is not equivalent to a finding or judgment.
Allegation
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Complaint Filed
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Investigation
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Proceeding
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Decision
Current Matters
| Matter | Authority | Date Filed | Subject | Status | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Environmental Complaint
Expediente 25-000373-0414-PE
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Fiscalía / MINAE / OIJ | June 2026 | Environmental concerns | Investigation Complete | MINAE and OIJ investigation concluded: no environmental damages found, no crime committed. Awaiting formal case closure. |
Resolved Matters
| Matter | Authority | Date | Subject | Status | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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OIJ Inspection
January 20, 2026
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OIJ | Jan 2026 | Site inspection | Completed | Inspection report states no environmental damage was observed. |
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Water Concession Application
R-2133-2024-AGUAS-MINAE
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MINAE | Sept 2024 | Well CJ-135 concession | Approved | 10-year water concession issued. |
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Environmental Viability
SETENA 2514-2019
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SETENA | 2019 | Environmental approval | Approved | Environmental viability approved. |
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Condominium Registration
Finca 5-370-M-000
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Registro Nacional | 2022 | Property registration | Registered | Condominium legally registered. |
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Infrastructure Permit
PC-714-2023
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Municipalidad de Nicoya | 2023 | Infrastructure works | Approved | Municipal permit issued. |
Important Distinction
Where a matter remains unresolved, this page identifies it as: STATUS: PENDING — NO FINAL DETERMINATION. The filing of a complaint or the initiation of an investigation does not constitute a finding of wrongdoing. Only a final determination by the relevant authority establishes the outcome of a proceeding.
Document Access
Official documents supporting the status of each matter are available in the Document Library. Some documents may be redacted to protect personal information.