Pennsylvania § 17139 - Exemption from taxation.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 17139 — Exemption from taxation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17139. Exemption from taxation.
The effectuation of the authorized purpose of the authority shall be exclusively for the benefit of the residents of this Commonwealth, the increase of commerce and prosperity and the improvement of health and living conditions. The authority may not be required to pay taxes or assessments upon any property acquired or used by the authority for the purposes under this section, and the bonds issued by the authority and the interest and income related to the bonds shall be free from State and local taxation.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 17139
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 17139 cover?
Section 17139 ("Exemption from taxation.") 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 § 17139?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 17139" (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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