Pennsylvania § 542 - Investigation after receipt of application.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 542 — Investigation after receipt of application., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 542. Investigation after receipt of application.
Upon receipt of any application under section 323 (relating to cooperative agreements) or 541 (relating to authority to provide deterrent fences), the commission shall investigate the conditions prevailing on such property and adjacent territory. If the investigation discloses the need of protection from deer, elk or bear as would be provided by fencing, the commission may enter into a written agreement with the applicant for the erection of a deer, elk or bear deterrent fence of such height, design, materials and type of construction as the commission specifies.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 542
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 542 cover?
Section 542 ("Investigation after receipt of application.") 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 § 542?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 542" (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 § 542 apply to my situation?
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