Pennsylvania § 5702 - Maintenance.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5702 — Maintenance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5702. Maintenance.
(a) Maintained as township structure.--A bridge shall be maintained as a township structure, and the township may contract with any party interested, except the county, for the maintenance of the bridge.
(b) Unrecorded county bridge.--If a bridge, or part of a bridge, has been built by the county, or the whole or part of the money necessary to build the bridge has been furnished by the county, and the bridge has not been entered on record as a county bridge, the bridge shall be maintained, kept in repair and rebuilt, when necessary, by the township or municipal corporation in which, or on the boundary line of which, the bridge is located, without rendering the county liable for the maintenance and repair of the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5702
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5702 cover?
Section 5702 ("Maintenance.") 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 § 5702?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5702 apply to my situation?
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