Pennsylvania § 3913 - Care of memorials.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3913 — Care of memorials., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3913. Care of memorials.

(a) Maintenance and repair.--The board of commissioners may maintain and keep in good order and repair, at the expense of the township, a soldiers' monument, gun or carriage or similar memorial if the memorial:

(1) is not in the charge or care of an individual, body or organization; and

(2) was not erected by:

(i) the Federal Government, the Commonwealth or the commissioners of the county; or

(ii) the direction or authority of another state.

(b) Donations.--The board of commissioners may receive money from an individual or organization and may expend the money for the benefit of memorials.

Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3913

What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3913 cover?

Section 3913 ("Care of memorials.") 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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