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The word “board,” as used in this act, means the Water and Power Resources Board of the Department of Forests and Waters. 1
The word “person,” as used in this act, shall include individuals, associations, partnerships and corporations.
The word “plans,” as used in this act, shall mean plans, maps, profiles, estimates of costs, descriptions of property to be taken, damaged or destroyed, and other data and descriptions prepared by the Water and Power Resources Board to establish the area and boundaries of a proposed flood control district, to locate adequate proposed flood control works, to determine the cost of the erection and construction of the same, and to determine property to be taken, damaged or destroyed by the construction of such works; and shall also be construed to include similar plans prepared by any agency of the Federal Government which, before adoption in this Commonwealth, shall have been incorporated into and made a part of any State official plan.
The word “municipality,” as used in this act, shall include counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, and townships.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 32 P.S. Forests, Waters and State Parks § 653. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-32-ps-forests-waters-and-state-parks/pa-st-sect-32-653/
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