Pennsylvania § 6903 - Appropriation of property.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6903 — Appropriation of property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6903. Appropriation of property.
(a) Use.--Except as provided under subsection (b), townships may enter upon and appropriate private property and land previously granted or dedicated to public or other use within the limits of the township, and which is no longer used for the purpose for which the appropriation was granted or dedicated, for the erection on the property of a municipal building, fire house, lockup and other public buildings for public purposes.
(b) Exception.--Land or property used for a cemetery, burying ground, public or parochial school, educational or charitable institution, seminary or place of public worship may not be taken or appropriated.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6903
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6903 cover?
Section 6903 ("Appropriation of property.") 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 § 6903?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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