Pennsylvania Statutes Title 73 P.S. Trade and Commerce § 804. Certification

(a) Standards.--The Governor shall have the power to certify local development districts in accordance with certification standards promulgated by the department. Such standards shall be consistent with the requirements of the Appalachian Regional Development Act.

(b) Existing districts.--Local development districts in existence and in receipt of funds from the department as of the effective date of this act are hereby deemed certified.

(c) Deemed certification.--The local development districts which are deemed certified are those established pursuant to the Appalachian Regional Development Act.

(d) Powers of secretary.--The secretary shall have the power to modify or revoke the certification of a local development district, consistent with the rules and regulations promulgated by the department.