P.R. Laws tit. 12, § 107h
The Secretary shall have the following faculties, powers and duties besides those already provided in this chapter:
(a) Acquire, through purchase or by any other lawful means, lease or in any other way possess or dispose of any property, land or lakes deemed necessary and suitable for establishing biological stations, sanctuaries and wildlife reserves to study and promote the acclimatization and propagation of wildlife species, whether native, migratory or capable of being introduced into Puerto Rico for their propagation. Provided, That the land, lakes and lagoons which the Secretary may acquire or possess for the purposes provided in this subsection are hereby declared to be of public utility and shall be used in a manner compatible with the scientific management, protection, recreational use and conservation of wildlife.
(b) Accept and receive donations from private persons or entities, as well as any other type of aid proceeding from agencies and instrumentalities of the Government and the municipalities of Puerto Rico, from the government of the United States of America and from the state governments, in order to achieve the purposes of this chapter, for which end the Secretary is authorized to execute the necessary public utility agreements.
(c) Execute all necessary legal instruments in the exercise of his/her powers.
(d) Take any other convenient and necessary actions so as to most effectively achieve the purposes of this chapter.
(e) Take all pertinent measures to restore the natural habitat that has been affected and demand that those who have caused the unauthorized modifications restore the system.
History —Aug. 15, 1999, No. 241, § 10.