P.R. Laws tit. 23, § 11022a
The new permit process provided in this subchapter shall apply to every eligible business that meets the following conditions with regards to their location:
(a) The proposed use is consistent with the qualified area and does not require a site consultation.
(b) The water, electric power, and access roads infrastructure existing in the area has the capacity to satisfy all the needs of the proposed use.
(c) The proposed use shall not be located in a flood zone (except for uses in existing structures that do not require any construction) coastal zone or areas adjacent thereto, or zones that are prone to landslides or heavy seas.
(d) The proposed use shall not be located or impact ecologically sensitive or protected zones, areas that constitute mineral deposits, archeological sites, or areas of cultural value.
(e) The total cost of the work does not exceed fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000).
Furthermore, in order for an eligible business to apply for the alternate permit granting method, it must submit a certification issued by the Trade and Export Company, which certifies it as such. This shall not impair the applicant from applying and obtaining a permit under the regular process established in §§ 9011 et seq. of this title.
History —Jan. 10, 2013, No. 1, § 2.2.