Pennsylvania § 1301 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1301 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1301. 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:
"Discharge." As follows:
(1) Each final discharge of each:
(i) Noncommissioned officer discharged from service under conditions other than dishonorable as provided for in 51 Pa.C.S. § 104 (relating to character of discharge).
(ii) Individual who was duly enlisted and mustered into any of the following:
(A) The armed forces of the United States.
(B) A reserve component.
(C) A women's organization officially connected with an entity under clause (A) or (B).
(2) Each certificate of service issued to a commissioned officer upon termination of active service as provided under paragraph (1).
(3) Upon application being made to the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component by the holders of the discharge and the holder's agents, attorneys or legal representatives:
(i) each report of separation from the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component, commonly known as DD Form 214, NGB Form 22; and
(ii) similar forms delivered to members of the armed services upon the member's retirement or separation from active duty.
"Recorder of deeds." The recorder of deeds or the equivalent officer in a home rule or optional plan county for recording.
"Reserve component." The term shall have the same meaning as the term "reserve component of the armed forces" has in 51 Pa.C.S. § 7301 (relating to definitions).
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1301 cover?
Section 1301 ("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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