P.R. Laws tit. 18, § 1557
The Secretary of Justice is hereby authorized and directed to acquire in any legal manner and through purchase or condemnation under right of eminent domain, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any property or object that constitutes part of the Puerto Rican land archaeological heritage which, in the Council’s judgment, is merited, as well as the use, usufruct, lease or any other right thereon, on his own or upon request of the Council. In cases of eminent domain, the Secretary of Justice shall be empowered to represent the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in the proceedings, and the prior statement of public utility provided in the General Public Domain Act, §§ 2901 et seq. of Title 32, shall not be necessary.
History —July 20, 1988, No. 112, p. 459, § 7.