P.R. Laws tit. 5, § 1681
(a) Any expense incurred to provide minimal care to a seized animal shall constitute a lien on the animal and the costs of such care shall be paid in full by the custodian before the animal is returned to him/her after having been found not guilty or after criminal charges have been dismissed. If the costs are not paid in full within thirty (30) days after the criminal case has been resolved, the legal custody of the seized animal by the custodian shall be immediately transferred to the agency or person who has custody, which shall take steps for its possible adoption. The costs of providing care to the animal shall continue to be the responsibility of the custodian against whom the agency or person with custody may bring a civil action for collection of money owed.
History —Aug. 4, 2008, No. 154, § 2.18.