Pennsylvania Statutes Title 73 Pa.C.S.A. Townships § 1104. Construction of part generally

(a) General rule.--The provisions of this part so far as they are the same as those of laws in effect prior to June 24, 1931, are intended as a continuation of laws in effect prior to June 24, 1931, and not as new enactments.  The repeal by this part of any act of the General Assembly, or part thereof, shall not revive any act, or part thereof, repealed or superseded prior to June 24, 1931, nor affect the existence of class of any township created prior to June 24, 1931.  The provisions of this part shall not affect any act done, liability incurred, or right accrued or vested, or affect any suit or prosecution, pending or to be instituted, to enforce any right or penalty or punish any offense under the authority of the repealed laws.  All ordinances, resolutions, regulations and rules, made pursuant to any act of the General Assembly repealed by this part, shall continue with the same force and effect as if the act had not been repealed.

(b) Powers and duties continued.--The board of commissioners shall have the corporate powers and duties and township officials shall have the powers and duties, not only as specified in this part but also as provided in other laws, to the extent that the powers and duties are not repealed by this part.