Pennsylvania § 904 - Payment of emergency expenses.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 904 — Payment of emergency expenses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 904. Payment of emergency expenses.

When the Pennsylvania National Guard, or any portion thereof, is ordered on active State duty by the Governor as Commander-in-Chief for the internal security of this Commonwealth or in case of disaster within this Commonwealth, the payment of the troops and all other expenses incident to such services will be made by the Adjutant General from funds obtained in the manner provided by law. If the Pennsylvania National Guard, or any portion thereof, shall be called into the active service of the United States by the President, all necessary expenses incident to the mobilization under such call shall be paid by the Adjutant General from funds as authorized by the Federal Government. The necessary transportation, supplies, equipment and necessary expenses incident to such Federal active duty within this Commonwealth or mobilization under the call of the President may be contracted for under direction of the Governor by the Adjutant General or other officer or officers designated for that purpose. The same shall be paid for by the Adjutant General from funds obtained as provided by law, except when such expenses are paid by the Federal Government.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 904

What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 904 cover?

Section 904 ("Payment of emergency expenses.") 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 § 904?

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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?

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How does Pennsylvania § 904 apply to my situation?

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