Pennsylvania § 1902 - Bonds.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1902 — Bonds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1902. Bonds.
(a) Requirements.--Except as provided for in subsection (b), if an officer or employee of a township is required by law or action of the board of commissioners to give bond for the faithful performance of the officer's or employee's duties, the bond must be with a surety company or other company authorized by law to act as surety. The township shall pay the premium on the bond, except that the premium on the bond of the township tax collector shall be paid by the respective taxing districts, as provided under the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law.
(b) Insurance.--If an officer or employee of a township, except for a tax collector, is required to give a bond for the faithful performance of the officer's or employee's duties, the board of commissioners may purchase insurance in lieu of a bond if the insurance covers the same events of loss and insures the township against the same misconduct as the bond.
Cross References. Section 1902 is referred to in sections 2302, 3101, 3703 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1902
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1902 cover?
Section 1902 ("Bonds.") 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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