P.R. Laws tit. 23, § 225g

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§ 225g. Unlawful acts

In “floodable zones unfit for building” it shall hereafter be unlawful:

(a) To erect any construction or structure whatsoever, deposit land-fill, carry out substantial improvements to existing constructions or structures or other developments in floodable zones that have not met the requirements and provisions of the Floodable Zones Regulations, counting from the effective date thereof.

(b) To sell, lease or otherwise convey lands in said zones without warning the potential lessee, occupant or title-holder thereof, through any lawful means, that he must meet the requirements and provisions of the Floodable Zones Regulations for any construction, use or development. Said warning shall be included on the written deed of the transaction in question.

History —Sept. 27, 1961, No. 3, p. 387, § 8; June 24, 1975, No. 79, p. 253, § 4; Mar. 8, 1988, No. 11, p. 60, § 3.