The Governor of Puerto Rico, upon the decree of a state of emergency or disaster, may acquire through the exercise of eminent domain, the real or personal property or any rights thereon, that in the Governor’s judgment are deemed useful, necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.Said personal or real property shall include land, buildings, means of transportation and communication, food, clothing, equipment, materials of any kind, medicines, and any other basic commodities.For the purposes of §§ 2901 et seq. of Title 32, the real or personal property and the rights thereon that in the judgment of the Governor are useful, necessary or convenient during a state of emergency or disaster are hereby declared to be of public benefit. Thus, the express declaration of public benefit required in other cases shall not be necessary.The exercise of eminent domain established pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter shall have utmost priority in the court’s calendar. History —Aug. 2, 1999, No. 211, § 17, eff. 60 days after Aug. 2, 1999.