Maimon has been claiming independence as a 'city' for quite a while, even collecting garbage fees and sign taxes as far away as Cofresi which is only 4 miles from Puerto Plata. This caused a lot of problems for Puerto Plata city as they were previously collecting from same clients and companies. Both cities then taxed clients, and this caused many inconveniences for these companies. Puerto Plata city says Maimon is not designated a 'city' and has no rights to collect such taxes. There is a lawsuit and I think there was some ruling recently in POP's favor.