Pennsylvania § 3202 - Declaration of purpose of chapter.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3202 — Declaration of purpose of chapter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3202. Declaration of purpose of chapter.
The purposes of this chapter are to:
(1) Permit optimal development of oil and gas resources of this Commonwealth consistent with protection of the health, safety, environment and property of Pennsylvania citizens.
(2) Protect the safety of personnel and facilities employed in coal mining or exploration, development, storage and production of natural gas or oil.
(3) Protect the safety and property rights of persons residing in areas where mining, exploration, development, storage or production occurs.
(4) Protect the natural resources, environmental rights and values secured by the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3202 cover?
Section 3202 ("Declaration of purpose of chapter.") 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 § 3202?
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