38 chapters · 535 sections in this title.
16 Pa.C.S. § 16301 Exercise of eminent domain
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A county may enter upon, appropriate, injure or destroy private lands, property or material, or lands previously granted or dedicated to public use that are no longer used for the purpose for which the lands were granted, according to the proceedings set forth in 26 Pa.C.S. (rela…
16 Pa.C.S. § 16302 Restrictions as to certain property
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(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), land or property used for a cemetery, burying ground or place of public worship may not be taken or appropriated by virtue of a power contained in this chapter. (b) Exception for certain counties.--The prohibition in subsect…
16 Pa.C.S. § 16303 Declaration of intention
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A county shall declare its intention to acquire, enter upon, take, use and appropriate any private property or land for any of the purposes authorized by this chapter through a duly enacted ordinance.
16 Pa.C.S. § 16304 Application of 26 Pa.C.S
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Eminent domain proceedings must conform to the provisions of 26 Pa.C.S. (relating to eminent domain), including payment of damages and costs.