53 Pa. Stat. § 57068

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 57068 - Power to open drains and ditches
(a) The board of commissioners or its agents and employees may enter any lands or enclosures and cut, open, maintain and repair drains or ditches through the property when necessary to carry the water from the streets.
(b) Any person who damages or diverts any drain or ditch without the authority of the board of commissioners commits a summary offense and is liable for the cost of restoring the drain or ditch. All money recovered under this subsection shall be paid to the township treasurer.

53 P.S. § 57068

1931, June 24, P.L. 1206, art. XX, § 2068, added 2020, Oct. 29, P.L. 782, No. 96, § 93, effective in 60 days [Dec. 28, 2020].