Pennsylvania § 6906 - Use of public lands acquired for other purposes.
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§ 6906. Use of public lands acquired for other purposes.
When the board of commissioners desires to take any public lands previously granted or dedicated for a use or purpose for which the lands are no longer used, the board of commissioners shall pass an ordinance declaring the board's intention, and shall petition the court of common pleas for leave to file the bond of the township to secure any person who may be entitled to compensation for the taking. The court shall direct notice to be given by publication in at least one newspaper of general circulation as required under section 1107 (relating to legal advertising). If no exceptions are filed to the bond on or before the day fixed in the notice, the court shall approve the leave. The court may increase the amount of the bond, shall hear and determine all exceptions that are filed against the petition and the sufficiency of the bond and may grant or deny the request of the petition. Upon the granting of the petition and the approval of the bond, the board of commissioners may enter upon and take the lands to erect public buildings. The bond, which shall be in the name of the Commonwealth for the use of any person that is entitled to damages by reason of the taking of the lands, shall remain on file for their use and benefit.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6906
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6906 cover?
Section 6906 ("Use of public lands acquired for other purposes.") 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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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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