§ 105. Classification of townships.

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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.

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