Pennsylvania § 10302 - Hearing and decree.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 10302 — Hearing and decree., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10302. Hearing and decree.
(a) Date and publication.--Upon presentation to the court of the petition and resolution under section 10301 (relating to resolution and petition), the court shall set a day for a hearing on the question of the change in the corporate title of the city and shall direct that notice of the hearing be published once a week for three weeks in a newspaper of general circulation.
(b) Testimony.--A court shall permit a resident of the city to give testimony at the hearing in support of or in opposition to the change of the corporate title of the city.
(c) Order.--A court shall order a change of the corporate title of the city in accordance with the petition and resolution of council or dismiss the petition.
Cross References. Section 10302 is referred to in section 10303 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 10302
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 10302 cover?
Section 10302 ("Hearing and decree.") 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 § 10302?
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