P.R. Laws tit. 16, § 4157
Polling centers shall preferably be established in such Commonwealth or municipal public buildings that may be available in the corresponding municipality, and which are located at the side of highways, roads, or streets that are easily accessible to automobiles and pedestrians. Officials in charge of Commonwealth government buildings or buildings of any of its agencies or instrumentalities, as well as those of any municipal government, shall make them available for an election without requiring remuneration or surety of any kind for their use.
The Commission may also establish polling centers in private premises and housing facilities, according to regulations adopted by the Commission to such effect. Compensation may be paid by the Commission for the use of private premises where polling centers are set up.
If there are no adequate premises in an electoral unit or, or when force majeure or public safety so require, polling centers may be established in the nearest adjacent electoral unit accessible through state or local roads. Upon reaching this decision, the Commission shall immediately notify the Chair of the local commission, and shall immediately put it into effect. The Commission shall give to such change the broadest publicity possible among the voters who must attend said polling center.
History —June 1, 2011, No. 78, § 9.017.