Pennsylvania § 12447 - Charitable purposes.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12447 — Charitable purposes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12447. Charitable purposes.
(a) Creation of city bureau or agency.--Council may, by ordinance, create a city bureau or agency to receive, in trust, all property bestowed upon the bureau or agency for charitable purposes. Council may control the property for the purposes of the trust.
(b) Appropriations.--Council may make appropriations to the agency or bureau for charitable purposes, except as limited by the Constitution of Pennsylvania and laws of this Commonwealth.
(c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "charitable purposes" shall mean the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the promotion of health, governmental or municipal purposes and other purposes which benefit the community.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 12447
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12447 cover?
Section 12447 ("Charitable purposes.") 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 § 12447?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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