3 Pa. C.S. § 312

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-66

Section 312 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Local government unit." A political subdivision of the Commonwealth.

"Normal agricultural operation." As defined under section 2 of the act of June 10, 1982 (P.L. 454, No. 133) , entitled "An act protecting agricultural operations from nuisance suits and ordinances under certain circumstances."

"Unauthorized local ordinance." An ordinance enacted or enforced by a local government unit which does any of the following:

(1) Prohibits or limits a normal agricultural operation unless the local government unit:

(i) has expressed or implied authority under State law to adopt the ordinance; and

(ii) is not prohibited or preempted under State law from adopting the ordinance.

(2) Restricts or limits the ownership structure of a normal agricultural operation.

3 Pa.C.S. § 312

2005, July 6, P.L. 112, No. 38, § 1, imd. effective.