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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Department.” The Department of General Services of the Commonwealth.
“Right-of-way.” Includes:
(1) a right of passage and haulage for a lawful purpose;
(2) a right of flowage or transmission for a lawful purpose; or
(3) the construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure necessary to facilitate a lawful purpose.
“State-owned land.” Land owned by the Commonwealth. The term does not include State system land or land owned and administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission or the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
“State system land.” Land owned by the State System of Higher Education or controlled by the State System of Higher Education pursuant to a memorandum of understanding approved by the Department of General Services.
“System.” The State System of Higher Education of the Commonwealth.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 71 P.S. State Government § 1357.2. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-71-ps-state-government/pa-st-sect-71-1357-2/
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