P.R. Laws tit. 33, § 1249
When the Police of Puerto Rico, or the special investigation force created by §§ 1247—1257 of this title, may, upon a search warrant issued by a competent magistrate, when such order may be necessary, surprise one or more persons in any room, house, building, structure or premises of any kind, engaged in the manipulation of the games known as “ Bolita ”, “ Bolipool ”, clandestine combinations connected with the “pools” or “ bancas ” of the racetracks of Puerto Rico, and clandestine lotteries, it shall, after seizing all the implements, coins, devices, materials, and tools, bring the matter before the proper prosecuting attorney, so that said person or persons may be prosecuted in conformity with the provisions of §§ 1247—1257 of this title; Provided, That if at the time of the search there should be no one in the said premises, it shall be presumed that the person or persons in possession of the premises searched, as lessees, owners or otherwise, shall be deemed responsible for the unlawful manipulation of the devices found in said premises. If such person or persons are convicted and if such room, house, building, structure, or premises of any kind should continue to be used for the manipulation of the games hereinabove listed, notice of such use shall be given to the prosecuting attorney, who shall file proceedings in the competent part of the Court of First Instance for the condemnation and vacating of said room, house, building, structure, or premises of any kind, leaving said room, house, building, structure or premises of any kind at the disposal of the owner thereof; It being understood, that such condemnation shall be for the period of one month within which the premises shall be vacated; and, It being understood, further, that in case the person who is engaging in the manipulation of the games hereinabove listed is the owner of the room, house, building, structure or premises of any kind, the order of condemnation shall then be for a term of not less than thirty (30) days nor more than six (6) months, all without prejudice of the penalty for engaging in the manipulation of the games prohibited by §§ 1247—1257 of this title.
History —May 15, 1948, No. 220, p. 738, § 3.