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(a) Enforcing officials.--Any sworn police officer when available, including the Pennsylvania State Police, shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this act.
(b) Limitation.--Whenever a violation of this act occurs in a city, borough, incorporated town or township which has in effect an ordinance prohibiting open burning, the police officer may cite the violation under either the municipal ordinance or the county resolution. Under no circumstances shall any person be cited for violations of both the county resolution and the municipal ordinance for the same violation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 P.S. Counties § 13203. Enforcement - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-16-ps-counties/pa-st-sect-16-13203/
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