Pennsylvania § 4337 - Widening and deepening of watercourses.
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§ 4337. Widening and deepening of watercourses.
(a) General rule.--After permits have been secured from all applicable agencies, the board of commissioners or an agent or employee of the board may widen and deepen a watercourse running through the township and erect dykes, retaining walls and embankments along the watercourse as necessary to prevent water from overflowing the watercourse's banks.
(b) Entry on and condemnation of land.--For purposes under subsection (a), a township may enter and condemn property as may be necessary. A township may enter land lying near the watercourse and secure materials as may be necessary in connection with the work. Damages for property taken, injured or destroyed as the result of the work shall be fixed and determined as provided under 26 Pa.C.S. (relating to eminent domain).
(c) Appropriations.--A township may appropriate money to effectuate this section.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4337 cover?
Section 4337 ("Widening and deepening of watercourses.") 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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