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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Nothing contained in this act shall be construed--
(a) To prohibit the payment by any person, association or corporation of fees or compensation to any political subdivision for police or other peace officers assigned to police exhibitions, athletic contests or other recreational activities.
(b) To prohibit the appointment, employment or compensation in the manner expressly provided by law of--(1) night watchman, (2) railroad police, (3) bank police, (4) payroll police, (5) special policemen to police and protect cemeteries and grounds and buildings open to the public, or to enforce laws for the prevention of cruelty to persons or animals, (6) fire police whose only duty shall be to direct traffic and maintain order to, at or from fires, (7) police or guards employed by nonprofit corporations or organizations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 P.S. Counties § 7516. Construction of act - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-16-ps-counties/pa-st-sect-16-7516/
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