Pennsylvania § 10104 - Construction of part.
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§ 10104. Construction of part.
(a) Existing law.--
(1) The provisions of this part that are the same as the provisions of existing laws are intended as a continuation of the existing laws and not as new enactments.
(2) The repeal under this part of a statutory provision shall not revive a repealed or superseded statutory provision or affect the corporate existence of an incorporated city.
(3) The provisions of this part shall not affect any of the following:
(i) An act that was taken, a liability that was incurred or a right that accrued or vested.
(ii) A suit or prosecution that is pending or to be instituted to enforce a right or penalty or punish an offense under the authority of the repealed law.
(4) Each ordinance, resolution, regulation and rule made under a statute repealed under this part shall continue with the same force and effect as if the statute had not been repealed.
(5) An individual holding an office or position under or by virtue of a statute repealed under this part shall continue to hold the office or position until the expiration of the term of office, subject to the conditions and tenure attached to the office or position prior to July 1, 1931.
(b) Powers.--A city shall possess, and council and other city officials may execute, the corporate powers and duties as provided in this part and in other laws to the extent that the powers and duties are not repealed by this part.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 10104 cover?
Section 10104 ("Construction of part.") 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.
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