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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 73 Pa.C.S.A. Townships § 105. Classification of townships

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) General rule.--Townships now in existence and those to be created are divided into two classes:

(1) townships of the first class;  and

(2) townships of the second class.

(b) Township of the first class.--A township of the first class shall be a township having a population of at least 300 inhabitants to the square mile and:

(1) is functioning as a township of the first class as of June 24, 1931;  or

(2) was created after June 24, 1931, as a township of the first class in the manner provided in this part.

(c) Township of the second class.--A township that is not a township of the first class or a home rule municipality shall be classified as a township of the second class.

(d) Change between classes.--A change from one class to the other shall be made only as provided by this part or the laws relating to townships of the second class.

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