Pennsylvania § 1502 - Application of part.
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§ 1502. Application of part.
(a) Direct application.--
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the provisions of this part shall apply to the following unless the General Assembly or the agency adopting the document shall provide otherwise:
(i) Every statute finally enacted on or after September 1, 1937.
(ii) Every document codified in the Pennsylvania Code except legislative, judicial and home rule charter documents.
(2) The provisions of this chapter and of Chapter 17 of this title (relating to effective date of statutes) shall apply to every statute enacted by the General Assembly, whether under the authority of the Commonwealth or of the late Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania.
(b) Other applications.--The provisions of this part shall apply to any public document to the extent such document refers to and incorporates therein the provisions of this part. The provisions of this part other than this chapter and Chapter 17 of this title (relating to effective date of statutes) shall apply to statutes finally enacted before September 1, 1937 to the extent that this part substantially reenacts or restates rules of construction enacted or in force prior to such date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1502
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1502 cover?
Section 1502 ("Application of part.") 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 § 1502?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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