Pennsylvania § 2502 - Disturbance of waterways and watersheds.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2502 — Disturbance of waterways and watersheds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2502. Disturbance of waterways and watersheds.
(a) General rule.--No person shall alter or disturb any stream, stream bed, fish habitat, water or watershed in any manner that might cause damage to, or loss of, fish without the necessary permits.
(b) Penalty.--Any person violating the provisions of this section commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2502
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2502 cover?
Section 2502 ("Disturbance of waterways and watersheds.") 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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