An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties in general, providing for real property acquisition limitations.
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Administrative Code of 1929 to establish limitations on the real property acquisition practices of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Specifically, it requires county approval for land purchases and mandates 30 days’ notice and a comment period for municipalities and residents before such acquisitions occur. The bill aims to ensure a better balance between public and private land use and to consider the impact on local tax bases.
Key provisions
- Requires county approval for land acquisitions by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
- Mandates 30 days’ notice and a public comment period for municipalities and residents before land acquisitions.
- Addresses the impact of land transactions involving charitable organizations and land trusts on local tax revenues.
- Calls for an assessment of existing Commonwealth policies related to land acquisition by the specified agencies.
- Focuses on balancing public and private land use interests.
- Aims to improve coordination among the agencies' land acquisition policies.
- Requires a review of current land acquisition policies.
- Establishes a process for local governments to provide input on land purchases.
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