Pennsylvania § 12206 - Certain surface supports not to be removed.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12206 — Certain surface supports not to be removed., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12206. Certain surface supports not to be removed.
It shall be unlawful for an individual, partnership, association or corporation to dig, mine, remove or carry away the coal, rock, earth or other minerals or materials forming the natural support of the surface beneath the streets and places of a city to an extent and in a manner as to remove the necessary support of the surface, without having first placed or constructed an artificial permanent support sufficient to uphold and preserve the stability of the surfaces of the streets and places.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 12206
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12206 cover?
Section 12206 ("Certain surface supports not to be removed.") 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 § 12206?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12206" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 12206 apply to my situation?
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