Pennsylvania § 518 - Powers reserved under existing laws.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 518 — Powers reserved under existing laws., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 518. Powers reserved under existing laws.
Nothing in this chapter shall limit in any way whatever the powers conferred upon the commission, the department, the Department of Environmental Protection or a conservation district under laws other than this chapter, including, but not limited to, the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, and the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, and common law. All such powers are preserved and may be freely exercised. A court exercising general equitable jurisdiction shall not be deprived of such jurisdiction even though a nuisance or condition detrimental to health is subject to regulation or other action by the board under this chapter.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 518
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 518 cover?
Section 518 ("Powers reserved under existing laws.") 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 § 518?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 518" (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 § 518 apply to my situation?
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