Pennsylvania § 16711 - Cost sharing.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16711 — Cost sharing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16711. Cost sharing.
If a bridge is proposed to be located in a municipality, the county may enter into an agreement with the municipality if the municipality bears a portion of the cost of the location, laying out, opening, construction and maintenance of the bridge or that the municipality provides or maintains the approach to the bridge within the municipality or bears the costs of property damages of the approach. Each agreement shall be entered into in writing and at least one executed copy of the agreement shall be provided to each party. Each bridge shall be a county bridge and, except as otherwise provided, be maintained by the county. Maintenance expenses shall be provided out of county funds authorized for use in the maintenance of county bridges.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 16711
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16711 cover?
Section 16711 ("Cost sharing.") 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 § 16711?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16711" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 16711 apply to my situation?
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