§ 1504 — Purchase or lease of ground for armories

The board may, with money appropriated to it from the fund, purchase or lease ground in the various localities throughout this Commonwealth where it shall be deemed necessary to provide armories. The following apply:

(1) The ground in each instance shall be purchased or leased in the name and for the use of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and upon the ground so purchased or leased, the board is authorized and directed to erect an armory or use the land for the benefit of the Pennsylvania military forces, the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Pennsylvania Guard.

(2) When erecting or providing armories, the board shall inform the Adjutant General of the availability of an armory for occupancy and use. The Adjutant General shall set a timeline for the unit to occupy the armory under the direction and responsibility of the senior officer in command of the unit or organization occupying the armory.

Legislative History

(July 7, 2022, P.L.494, No.48, eff. 60 days)