Pennsylvania § 7709 - Fires on State premises.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7709 — Fires on State premises., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7709. Fires on State premises.
(a) General rule.--When requested by a State officer or a deputy serving as custodian of the premises, a volunteer fire, ambulance and rescue company or any member thereof is authorized to enter Commonwealth-owned premises for the purpose of fighting a fire.
(b) Free assistance.--The Attorney General shall provide free legal assistance to any volunteer fire, ambulance and rescue company or member thereof who has entered State lands and premises for the purpose of fighting a fire when such ambulance or rescue company or member thereof is joined as a defendant in any civil action arising out of the performance of his or its duty under this section in fighting a fire after entering State premises on proper request.
(Nov. 23, 2010, P.L.1181, No.118, eff. 60 days)
2010 Amendment. Act 118 added section 7709.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 7(b.1)(7) of Act 118 of 2010 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to continuation of prior law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7709
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7709 cover?
Section 7709 ("Fires on State premises.") 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 § 7709?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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