Pennsylvania § 1104 - Certain appropriations by right of eminent domain prohibited.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1104 — Certain appropriations by right of eminent domain prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1104. Certain appropriations by right of eminent domain prohibited.
Unless its power of eminent domain existed under prior law, no domestic public utility or foreign public utility authorized to do business in this Commonwealth shall exercise any power of eminent domain within this Commonwealth until it shall have received the certificate of public convenience required by section 1101 (relating to organization of public utilities and beginning of service).
Cross References. Section 1104 is referred to in section 1511 of Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1104
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1104 cover?
Section 1104 ("Certain appropriations by right of eminent domain prohibited.") 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 § 1104?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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