§ 701. Acquisition of property.
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§ 701. Acquisition of property.
(a)General rule.-- The commission may by purchase, gift, lease, eminent domain or otherwise acquire within this Commonwealth:
(1)Title to, or control of, lands, waters, buildings, oil, gas and minerals.
(2)Hunting or trapping rights, easements, rights-of-way or other interests in land and water which are suitable for:
(i)The protection, propagation and management of game or wildlife.
(ii)Public hunting or trapping and access thereto.
(iii)Administrative purposes.
(iv)Such other uses as are provided for in this title.
(b)Approval required.-- All acquisitions of lands shall be made with the approval of a majority of the members of the commission that are present and voting at a public meeting.
(c)Tax delinquent lands and waters.-- The commission may purchase tax delinquent lands, waters, oil, gas and minerals from the commissioners or treasurers of the various counties as provided by law.
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