Pennsylvania § 16959 - Maintenance.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16959 — Maintenance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16959. Maintenance.
Before a municipal street is improved, the county commissioners and the governing body of the municipal corporation shall agree upon the maintenance of the street. The agreement may provide that:
(1) the street shall be kept and maintained in good repair by the municipal corporation and, upon the completion of the improvement, further liability and responsibility of the county shall terminate; or
(2) the street shall be kept and maintained in good repair by the county and the share of the municipal corporation shall be paid annually to the county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 16959
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16959 cover?
Section 16959 ("Maintenance.") 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 § 16959?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16959" (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 § 16959 apply to my situation?
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