Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

30 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 721 (2026)

 Acquisition of property.

✓ current as of May 2026
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SUBCHAPTER B

ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT

 

Sec.

721.  Acquisition of property.

722.  Improvements to property.

723.  Rights-of-way and other rights.

724.  Certification of title or title insurance.

725.  Price paid for acquisitions and improvements.

726.  Title to property.

727.  Designation of property.

728.  Exemption from taxation.

§ 721.  Acquisition of property.

(a)  General rule.--The commission may by purchase, gift, lease, eminent domain or otherwise acquire within this Commonwealth:

(1)  Title to, or control of, lands, waters and buildings.

(2)  Fishing rights, easements, rights-of-way or other interests in land and waters which are suitable for:

(i)  The protection, propagation and management of fish life.

(ii)  Public fishing and boating and access thereto.

(iii)  Administrative purposes.

(iv)  Such other uses as are provided for in this title.

(b)  Consent required.--All acquisitions of lands shall be made only with the consent of a majority of the members of the commission.

(c)  Tax delinquent lands and waters.--The commission may purchase tax delinquent lands and waters from the commissioners or treasurers of the various counties as provided by law.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2013–2013 · leading case: Robinson Twp. v. Commonwealth, 83 A.3d 901 (Pa. 2013).
Robinson Twp. v. Commonwealth, 83 A.3d 901 (Pa. 2013). “, 30 Pa.C.S. § 721 (fish: acquisition of property by Commonwealth); 34 Pa.”
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