Pennsylvania § 12448 - Observances, celebrations and recognition.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12448 — Observances, celebrations and recognition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12448. Observances, celebrations and recognition.
(a) Appropriation.--Council may appropriate funds for any of the following:
(1) The observance of a holiday, centennial or other anniversary, for a city celebration or for a civic project or program.
(2) Flowers, a plaque or other token of tangible personal property other than cash, gift certificates or equivalent items, in an amount not to exceed $100, recognizing the service or passing of a city official, employee or volunteer.
(b) Value.--The value of tangible personal property received by a public official, employee or volunteer as provided under subsection (a)(2) shall be considered of de minimis economic impact, as defined in 65 Pa.C.S. § 1102 (relating to definitions), and shall not be subject to reporting under 65 Pa.C.S. § 1105 (relating to statement of financial interests).
Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 3(3)(v) of Act 67 of 2015 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to continuation of prior law.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 12448 ("Observances, celebrations and recognition.") 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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