Pennsylvania § 6505 - Occupation of highways.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6505 — Occupation of highways., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6505. Occupation of highways.
(a) Authority.--Except as provided in subsection (b), in providing for, regulating, protecting and extending a township's system of distribution of water, a township may occupy streets, roads or highways, and may take, injure or destroy private property as provided in this chapter. A highway under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation may not be occupied until a permit has been obtained from the Department of Transportation.
(b) Exceptions.--Property belonging to or used as a cemetery, place of public worship, public or parochial school or other educational or charitable institution or seminary shall not be taken, injured or destroyed by virtue of this section.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6505
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6505 cover?
Section 6505 ("Occupation of highways.") 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 § 6505?
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