Pennsylvania § 7319 - Removal of diseased or dangerous trees.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7319 — Removal of diseased or dangerous trees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7319. Removal of diseased or dangerous trees.
(a) Owners.--The shade tree commission may, by regulation and upon notice required by an ordinance, order a property owner to cut and remove trees afflicted with a disease which threatens to injure or destroy shade trees in the township.
(b) Commission.--If an owner does not comply with an order under subsection (a), the township may perform work and assess and collect the cost against the property owner under section 7318 (relating to payment by owners and assessment).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7319
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7319 cover?
Section 7319 ("Removal of diseased or dangerous trees.") 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 § 7319?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7319" (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 § 7319 apply to my situation?
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