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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Lands to be acquired by the Department of Forests and Waters shall be such that they may be utilized for recreation, conservation and historical purposes and shall contribute to the sound development of the State's recreational resources.
(b) Lands to be acquired by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission 1 or by the Pennsylvania Game Commission shall be such that they may be utilized for game, fish, or other wildlife conservation and recreation purposes, and to the extent consistent with this primary purpose, priority in the lands to be so acquired shall be given to land which is suitable for multiple recreation utilization.
(c) Lands to be acquired by any political subdivision shall be such that they may be utilized for recreation, conservation and historical purposes, and contribute to meet the recreation or conservation needs of the community.
(d) Lands to be acquired by the Commonwealth or by any political subdivision of the Commonwealth for historical preservation purposes must, first, before acquisition, be certified by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, as being of substantial historical significance, and as being in accord with an orderly and comprehensive program for the development and preservation of historical sites in the Commonwealth, which program the Historical and Museum Commission is hereby directed to formulate and revise from time to time, as necessary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 72 P.S. Taxation and Fiscal Affairs § 3946.18. Standards for acquisition - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-72-ps-taxation-and-fiscal-affairs/pa-st-sect-72-3946-18/
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