Pennsylvania § 2512 - Initiative petition.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2512 — Initiative petition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2512. Initiative petition.
(a) Filing.--A petition containing a proposal for referendum on the question of adopting an environmental improvement compact on one or more municipal functions, signed by electors comprising 2% of the number of electors voting for the office of Governor in the last gubernatorial general election in each municipality involved, may be filed with the election officials at least 90 days prior to the next primary held in an even-numbered year or general election.
(b) Size of board.--The petition shall designate a five, seven or nine member board.
(c) Designation of petitioners.--The name and address of the person filing the petition shall be clearly stated on the petition.
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2512 cover?
Section 2512 ("Initiative petition.") 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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