Pennsylvania § 307 - Qualified historical and archaeological societies.

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§ 307. Qualified historical and archaeological societies.

Any historical or archaeological society in this Commonwealth shall be deemed to be a qualified historical or archaeological society if it:

(1) Has at least 100 paid members, has been organized at least two years and has been incorporated as a corporation not-for-profit.

(2) Holds at least one public meeting annually at which papers are read or discussions held on historical or archaeological subjects.

(3) Has adopted a constitution and bylaws and has elected proper officers to conduct its business.

(4) Has either established a museum or library in which books, documents, papers and other objects of historical and cultural interest are deposited or has made periodic publications totaling at least 25 pages each year relating to the history of this Commonwealth or of the area in which the society is located.

Cross References. Section 307 is referred to in section 103 of this title.

Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 307 ("Qualified historical and archaeological societies.") 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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