Classification of townships.

73 Pa.C.S. § 105
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(a) General rule.--Townships now in existence and those to be created are divided into two classes: (1) townships of the first class; and (2) townships of the second class. (b) Township of the first class.--A township of the first class shall be a township having a population of at least 300 inhabitants to the square mile and: (1) is functioning as a township of the first class as of June 24, 1931; or (2) was created after June 24, 1931, as a township of the first class in the manner provided in this part. (c) Township of the second class.--A township that is not a township of the first class or a home rule municipality shall be classified as a township of the second class. (d) Change between classes.--A change from one class to the other shall be made only as provided by this part or the laws relating to townships of the second class.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=73Fetched: 10/16/2026

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