Pennsylvania § 16111 - Disposing of county property for other uses and demolition.
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§ 16111. Disposing of county property for other uses and demolition.
(a) General rule.--If the county commissioners find that an existing county building is no longer suitable for its original purpose, or if the county has acquired or received an interest in real property which the county commissioners find is not suitable for the use of the county, the county commissioners may do any of the following:
(1) Devote the real property to another public purpose.
(2) Convey by sale or gift the real property to a public or charitable institution.
(3) Convey by sale or gift the real property to a political subdivision within the county.
(4) Demolish or relocate the building.
(b) Conveyance of real property.--For the purposes of this section, the county commissioners may convey, on behalf of the county, any interest in real property to one or more parties authorized by this section in single or concurrent ownership.
(c) Conveyance of personal property.--Notwithstanding Chapter 151 (relating to contracts), the county may convey personal property together with an interest in real property for the purposes of this section.
(d) Application.--Nothing in this section shall supersede the procedures or limitations on the disposition of county property imposed by law.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 16111
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16111 cover?
Section 16111 ("Disposing of county property for other uses and demolition.") 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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