Pennsylvania § 7131 - Public office.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7131 — Public office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7131. Public office.
(a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a constable to hold or exercise the office of magisterial district judge or alderman.
(b) Exceptions.--Nothing in this section or in any other law or court rule shall be construed to prohibit a constable from:
(1) being an officer of a political body or political party as those terms are defined in the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code;
(2) holding the office of a national, State or county committee of a political party;
(3) running for and holding an elective office; or
(4) participating in election-day activities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7131
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7131 cover?
Section 7131 ("Public office.") 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 § 7131?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 7131 apply to my situation?
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