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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 71 P.S. State Government § 1381.2. Definitions

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 Transportation of the Commonwealth.

“Fund.” The Motor License Fund.

“Preservation of open space.”Includes the following:

(1) Protection and conservation of water resources and watersheds.

(2) Protection and conservation of forests and land being used to produce timber crops.

(3) Protection and conservation of farmland.

(4) Protection of existing or planned park, trail, greenway, recreation or conservation sites.

(5) Protection and conservation of natural or scenic resources, including beaches, streams, flood plains, steep slopes and marshes.

(6) Protection of scenic areas for public visual enjoyment from public rights-of-way.

(7) Preservation of sites of historic, geologic or botanic interest.

(8) Promotion of sound, cohesive and efficient land development by preserving open spaces between communities.

“Public agency.”Includes an authority and a political subdivision.

“Secretary.” The Secretary of Transportation of the Commonwealth.

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