Pennsylvania § 1961 - Effect of reenactment on original statute.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1961 — Effect of reenactment on original statute., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1961. Effect of reenactment on original statute.
Whenever a statute reenacts a former statute, the provisions common to both statutes shall date from their first adoption. Such provisions only of the former statute as are omitted from the reenactment shall be deemed abrogated, and only the new or changed provisions shall be deemed to be the law from the effective date of the reenactment.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1961
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1961 cover?
Section 1961 ("Effect of reenactment on original statute.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 1961?
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