Pennsylvania § 13703 - Acquisition of lands and buildings.
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§ 13703. Acquisition of lands and buildings.
By purchase, gift or right of eminent domain, a city may enter upon, take, use and acquire land, property or a building for the purpose of making, extending, enlarging and maintaining a recreation place. The recreation place shall consist of a public park, parkway, playground, field, gymnasium, public bath, swimming pool or indoor recreation center. A city may:
(1) Levy and collect a special tax as may be necessary to pay for the recreation place.
(2) Make appropriations for the improvement, maintenance, care, regulation and governing of the recreation place.
(3) Designate and set apart for use, for a purpose specified in this section, land and a building owned by the city and not dedicated or devoted to other public use.
(4) Lease land and a building in the city for temporary use for a purpose specified under this section. Land, property and a building outside the limits of the city may be purchased or acquired for the recreation place with the consent of the governing body of the municipal corporation in which the land, property or building is situated.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 13703
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13703 cover?
Section 13703 ("Acquisition of lands and buildings.") 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 § 13703?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 13703 apply to my situation?
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