Pennsylvania § 3505 - Erection of devices by commission.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3505 — Erection of devices by commission., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3505. Erection of devices by commission.
If the person owning, leasing or maintaining a dam fails to erect a chute, slope, fishway, gate or other device after the lapse of three calendar months from the date of notice provided by section 3501 (relating to devices in dams to permit fish migration), or fails to maintain the chute, slope, fishway, gate or other device in accordance with section 3502 (relating to operation and maintenance of devices), the commission may enter upon the dam and erect such chute, slope, fishway, gate or other device or make any necessary repairs and the cost thereof shall be charged by the commission to the person owning or maintaining the dam and may be recovered by civil suit or process in the name of the Commonwealth.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3505
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3505 cover?
Section 3505 ("Erection of devices by commission.") 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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