Pennsylvania § 714 - Stream boundaries.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 714 — Stream boundaries., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 714. Stream boundaries.
(a) General rule.--If a municipal corporation is bounded by the nearest margin of a navigable stream and the opposite municipal corporation is also bounded by the nearest margin of the same stream, the middle of the stream shall be the boundary between the municipal corporations.
(b) Prior actions unaffected.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any boundary established prior to the effective date of this section between municipal corporations or repeal any local or special law contrary to this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 714
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 714 cover?
Section 714 ("Stream boundaries.") 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 § 714?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 714 apply to my situation?
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