Pennsylvania § 10200 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 10200 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10200. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Incorporation resolution." A resolution to submit at a general or municipal election a referendum question to the registered voters of a municipal corporation.
"Municipal corporation." A borough, a township of the first class, a township of the second class or an incorporated town.
"Referendum question." The question of whether a municipal corporation shall become incorporated as a city of the third class to be known as the "City of ........................."
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 10200
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 10200 cover?
Section 10200 ("Definitions.") 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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