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Code · Pennsylvania · Title 16 — COUNTIES · Chapter 161

§ 16116. Right to build on public squares.

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§ 16116. Right to build on public squares.
If the courthouse or other building of the county is located upon a public square or common in the city, borough or town then being the county seat, and a new building is authorized and required to be erected, in place of the courthouse or other building, the county commissioners may erect a new building upon any other of the public squares or commons of the city, borough or town, or upon any part thereof.
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