Pennsylvania § 12309 - Effect of rules and regulations.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12309 — Effect of rules and regulations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12309. Effect of rules and regulations.
Rules and regulations adopted by the board of health shall be presented to council for its approval subject to the following:
(1) Council may approve, by ordinance, the rules and regulations submitted by the board of health.
(2) Upon approval by council, the rules and regulations of the board of health shall have the force and effect of ordinances of the city.
(3) The ordinance approving the rules and regulations may incorporate them by reference.
(4) Council shall provide a place for the public to view the rules and regulations.
(5) The ordinance approving the rules and regulations shall prescribe the penalties, fines or imprisonment for violations.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 12309
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12309 cover?
Section 12309 ("Effect of rules and regulations.") 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 § 12309?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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