Pennsylvania § 206 - Extraterritorial takings.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 206 — Extraterritorial takings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 206. Extraterritorial takings.

(a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), no political subdivision shall exercise eminent domain authority against land that is situated in another political subdivision without the approval by resolution of the governing body of the political subdivision in which the land is situated.

(b) Exceptions.--This section shall not apply to any of the following:

(1) A school district which exercises eminent domain authority against property located within its geographic boundaries.

(2) An authority formed under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 56 (relating to municipal authorities) which exercises eminent domain authority against property located within its geographic boundaries.

(3) The exercise of eminent domain authority under 74 Pa.C.S. § 5920 (relating to acquisition of air rights).

Cross References. Section 206 is referred to sections 2009, 2021, 2411, 2441, 25B05 of Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns); sections 12409, 13206, 13240, 13401, 14201, 144A14 of Title 11 (Cities); sections 4333, 6105, 6161 of Title 73 (Townships).

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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 206 cover?

Section 206 ("Extraterritorial takings.") 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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