Pennsylvania § 16736 - Contracts with railroad companies.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16736 — Contracts with railroad companies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16736. Contracts with railroad companies.
(a) Contract with railroad.--A railroad company whose tracks or other facilities are located upon a county bridge may contract and agree with the county commissioners for the use, purchase, removal, replacing or exchange of the bridge, or for the compensation to be paid to the county by the company for the use and occupancy of the bridge or parts of the bridge.
(b) Debts.--All money due and all obligations incurred by the companies under a contract may be collected and enforced in the same manner as debts of like amount are recovered and similar obligations enforced in this Commonwealth.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 16736
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16736 cover?
Section 16736 ("Contracts with railroad companies.") 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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