Pennsylvania § 2974 - Limitation on powers of optional plan.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2974 — Limitation on powers of optional plan., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2974. Limitation on powers of optional plan.
The optional plan of any municipality adopted in accordance with this subpart shall not give any power or authority to diminish any rights or privileges of any present municipal employee in his pension or retirement system. No municipality shall exercise any powers or authority beyond the municipal limits except those conferred by statute, and no municipality shall engage in any proprietary or private business except as authorized by the General Assembly.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2974
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2974 cover?
Section 2974 ("Limitation on powers of optional plan.") 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 § 2974?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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