Section 6

Act 117 of 1965, § 6, under OPEN PIT OR STRIP MINES - ACQUISITION AND RECLAMATION.

Act 117 of 1965, § 6

Section 6. After restoration the Secretary of Environmental Resources may retain ownership of such land or, with the approval of the Governor, transfer jurisdiction of such land, or any portion thereof, to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, or such other State department or State agency as can best utilize such land for public purposes.

(6 amended Dec. 12, 1980, P.L.1171, No.215)

Compiler's Note: The Secretary of Environmental Resources,

referred to in this section, was abolished by Act 18 of

1995. His functions were transferred to the Secretary of

Conservation and Natural Resources and the Secretary of

Environmental Protection.

Compiler's Note: The name of the Pennsylvania Fish

Commission, referred to in this section, was changed to

the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission by Act 39 of

1991. See 30 Pa.C.S. § 308 (relating to designation of

commission).