Pennsylvania § 2703 Appropriation of private property

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 2703 — Appropriation of private property

Pennsylvania § 2703

JurisdictionPennsylvania

Title 8BOROUGHS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS

PartPART I

Ch. 27RECREATION PLACES, SHADE TREES AND FORESTS

Subch.PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS

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Bluebook

8 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2703 (2026).

Text

The appropriation of private property for the purpose of making, enlarging and maintaining recreation places is declared to be the taking of private property for public use, and, for all damage suffered by the owners of any property taken in that manner, the funds of the borough raised by taxation shall be pledged as security. The proceedings for the taking of private property and the assessment of damages for private property taken, injured or destroyed under this chapter shall be as provided in 26 Pa.C.S. (relating to eminent domain).

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The appropriation of private property for the purpose of making, enlarging and maintaining recreation places is declared to be the taking of private property for public use, and, for all damage suffered by the owners of any property taken in that manner, the funds of the borough raised by taxation shall be pledged as security. The proceedings for the taking of private property and the assessment of damages for private property taken, injured or destroyed under this chapter shall be as provided in 26 Pa.C.S. (relating to eminent domain).