Pennsylvania § 722 - Use of property.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 722 — Use of property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 722. Use of property.
(a) General rule.--Except as provided in section 723 (relating to exchange or sale), all or any part of the lands and waters to which title has been acquired for the use of the commission or which have been leased may be used only to create and maintain public hunting and furtaking, game or wildlife propagation areas, farms or facilities for the propagation of game or wildlife, special preserves as provided for in this title or other uses incidental to hunting, furtaking and game or wildlife resource management.
(b) Permits, licenses and leases.--Except as provided in subsection (c), the commission may issue permits and licenses and enter into leases for uses of its lands as it deems in the best interest of the commission at such charge as it deems reasonable. The commission shall not issue any permits or licenses and shall not enter into any lease which would permit the use of commission-owned or leased land for the disposal of any hazardous or toxic or radioactive waste of any nature.
(c) Limitation of mining.--The commission shall not permit the mining of uranium or any other radioactive minerals from any of its lands.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 722
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 722 cover?
Section 722 ("Use 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 § 722?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 722" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 722 apply to my situation?
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