P.R. Laws tit. 25, § 2080
Whenever the Governor of Puerto Rico orders the mobilization and the induction of the Military Forces of Puerto Rico into the Commonwealth Active Military Service, or any part thereof, in accordance with the provisions of this part, the Governor may, upon a written order issued to such effect, order the attachment of stocks such as staple commodities, arms, ammunition, dynamite or other explosives as well as any other article or stock necessary for the carrying out of the mission entrusted to the Military Forces of Puerto Rico, all this upon the previous inventory when circumstances permit and he may also prohibit the sale, exchange, lending or donation by any establishment located in the place where the troops are stationed and which are engaged in the sale of articles such as arms, ammunition, dynamite or other explosives or of alcoholic beverages, being empowered further to order the closing of the said establishments. Once the emergency which originated the issuance of the above order is over, the stocks so attached shall be returned or pursuant to the proceeding provided to such effect, shall be adequately compensated for damages.
History —June 23, 1969, No. 62, p. 117, § 229, eff. 90 days after June 23, 1969.