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Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes · § 206 — Extraterritorial takings

206. Extraterritorial takings

(a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), no political subdivision shall exercise eminent domain authority against land that is situated in another political subdivision without the approval by resolution of the governing body of the political subdivision in which the land is situated. (b) Exceptions.--This section shall not apply to any of the following: (1) A school district which exercises eminent domain authority against property located within its geographic boundaries. (2) An authority formed under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 56 (relating to municipal authorities) which exercises eminent domain authority against property located within its geographic boundaries. (3) The exercise of eminent domain authority under 74 Pa.C.S. § 5920 (relating to acquisition of air rights).

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