53 Pa. Stat. § 55102

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 55102 - Definitions

The following words, terms and phrases, as used in this act, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Board of commissioners." The board of township commissioners of a township of the first class.

"Highway." A road or highway of the State highway system.

"Individual." A natural person.

"Municipal authority" or "municipality authority." A body politic and corporate created under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 56 (relating to municipal authorities).

"Municipal corporation." A city, borough, incorporated town, township of the first or second class or any home rule municipality other than a county.

"Municipality." A county, city, borough, incorporated town, township of the first or second class or any home rule municipality.

"Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code." The act of July 31, 1968 (P.L. 805, No. 247), known as the "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code."

"Person." Includes a natural person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, other association, government entity other than the Commonwealth, estate, trust or foundation.

"Street." Includes a street, road, lane, alley, court or public square.

"Township." A township of the first class.

53 P.S. § 55102

1931, June 24, P.L. 1206, art. I, § 102. Amended 1949, May 27, P.L. 1955, § 1; 2020, Oct. 29, P.L. 782, No. 96, § 1, effective in 60 days [Dec. 28, 2020].