Pennsylvania § 14401 - Examinations required of all appointees.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 14401 — Examinations required of all appointees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14401. Examinations required of all appointees.
No individual may be appointed to any uniformed position in the police or fire department, excluding chiefs, unless all of the following apply:
(1) The individual passed all examinations as provided for under this chapter.
(2) The individual was appointed in the manner and according to the terms, provisions and conditions of this chapter.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 14401
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 14401 cover?
Section 14401 ("Examinations required of all appointees.") 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.
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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