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51 PA Cons Stat § 7311 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 73 - Military Leave of Absence|Section 7311 - Sale of real property for delinquent taxes and municipal claims

§ 7311. Sale of real property for delinquent taxes and municipal claims.   (a) Lien saved on stay of sale.--Whenever, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 and the amendments thereto, a sale of any real property, owned and occupied for dwelling, professional, business or agricultural purposes by a person in military service, or his dependents, at the commencement of his period of military service and still so occupied by his dependents or employees, to enforce the collection of a delinquent tax or municipal claim, or the commencement of any proceeding or action for such purposes, is stayed by any court of record of this Commonwealth, the lien of the tax or of a tax or municipal claim affected thereby, shall not be lost.  (b) Sale and lien time limitations extended.--In all such cases the time fixed by statute for any such sale, or the commencement of any such proceeding or action, and the lien of the tax or the tax or municipal claim, is hereby extended for a period equal to the time during which the stay of the court was effective.  (c) Redemption period extended.--Whenever the real property, owned and occupied for dwelling, professional, business or agricultural purposes by a person in the military service, or his dependents, at the commencement of his military service and still so occupied by his dependents or employees, has been sold to enforce the collection of any tax or municipal claim, and such person in military service has the right to redeem the same, and the period of redemption shall expire at any time before the expiration of six months after the termination of the military service of such person, the period of redemption as to such real property shall be extended, and such person in military service shall have the right to redeem such property at any time not later than six months after the termination of the military service of such person.
51 PA Cons Stat § 7312 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 73 - Military Leave of Absence|Section 7312 - Stay of eviction or distress during military service

§ 7312. Stay of eviction or distress during military service.   (a) General rule.--Whenever any member of the Pennsylvania National Guard or other reserve component of the armed forces of the United States shall be called or ordered to active duty, other than active duty for training, or, in the case of members of the Pennsylvania National Guard, shall be called or ordered to active State duty, no eviction or distress shall be made of premises occupied chiefly for dwelling purposes by the member or any member of his family or other dependents, except upon leave of court granted upon application therefor or granted in an action or proceeding affecting the right of possession.  (b) Stay of proceedings.--On any such application or in any action brought pursuant to subsection (a), the court may, in its own discretion, on its own motion, and shall, on application of the member of the Pennsylvania National Guard or other reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, any member of his family or dependent, stay the proceedings for six months unless, in the opinion of the court, the ability of the tenant to pay the agreed rent is not materially affected by reason of the military service. The court may make such other order as may be just under the circumstances, including an order temporarily adjusting the rental payments.  (c) Impacts on landlords.--When a stay of eviction is granted or other order is made by the court, the owner of the premises shall be entitled, upon application therefor, to such relief as the court may determine just and equitable under the circumstances, including an order for the member to pay the arrearage in rent upon release from military duty to the extent and for such period as may appear to the court to be just.  (Dec. 17, 1990, P.L.700, No.174, eff. imd.)    1990 Amendment. Act 174 added section 7312, retroactive to August 1, 1990.
51 PA Cons Stat § 7313 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 73 - Military Leave of Absence|Section 7313 - Educational leave of absence

§ 7313. Educational leave of absence. Whenever any member of the Pennsylvania National Guard or other reserve component of the armed forces of the United States shall be called or ordered to active duty, other than active duty for training, including, in the case of members of the Pennsylvania National Guard, active State duty, the educational institution in which the member is enrolled shall grant the member or the member's spouse a military leave of absence from their education. The member or the member's spouse shall receive an "M" or "military" on their grade transcript for all classes they are unable to complete due to a military leave of absence. Members and spouses on military leave of absence from their educational institution shall be entitled, upon the member's release from military duty, to be restored to the educational status they had attained prior to the member's being ordered to military duty without loss of academic credits earned, scholarships or grants awarded or tuition and other fees paid prior to the commencement of the military duty. It shall be the duty of the educational institution to refund tuition or fees paid or to credit the tuition and fees to the next semester or term after the termination of the educational military leave of absence at the option of the student.  (Dec. 17, 1990, P.L.700, No.174, eff. imd.; July 5, 2012, P.L.1090, No.128, eff. 60 days; June 18, 2014, P.L.745, No.59, eff. 60 days)    Cross References. Section 7313 is referred to in sections 3206, 3210.2 of this title.
51 PA Cons Stat § 7314 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 73 - Military Leave of Absence|Section 7314 - Stay of proceedings when military service affects conduct thereof

§ 7314. Stay of proceedings when military service affects conduct thereof.  At any stage thereof any action or proceeding in any court in which a person in military service is involved, either as plaintiff or defendant, during the period of such service or within 60 days thereafter may, in the discretion of the court in which it is pending, on its own motion, and shall, on application to it by such person or some person on his behalf, be stayed as provided in the act of October 17, 1940, known as the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1178, 50 U.S.C. app. § 501 et seq.), unless, in the opinion of the court, the ability of the plaintiff to prosecute the action or the defendant to conduct his defense is not materially affected by reason of his military service.  (Dec. 17, 1990, P.L.700, No.174, eff. imd.)    1990 Amendment. Act 174 added section 7314, retroactive to August 1, 1990.
51 PA Cons Stat § 7317 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 73 - Military Leave of Absence|Section 7317 - Deferred motor vehicle insurance coverage

§ 7317. Deferred motor vehicle insurance coverage.   (a) Applicability.--This section shall apply to members of the Pennsylvania National Guard who are called or ordered to active duty with the armed forces of the United States, other than active duty for training, or to State active duty under this title, and members of other reserve components who are called or ordered to active duty with the armed forces of the United States, other than active duty for training, when the period of active duty or State active duty is 30 consecutive days or more.  (b) Deferral of coverage.--A member of the Pennsylvania National Guard or other reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, as described in subsection (a), may defer without cost or penalty motor vehicle insurance coverage during the period of active duty on one or more vehicles owned by the member, either individually or jointly with another person, provided the member certifies to the insurer the vehicle will not be operated during his absence on active duty, and, if a motor vehicle serves as collateral for a loan, the member shall continue to insure it against the risks of property damage and theft as required by the lender.  (c) Limited exemption.--Any person described in subsection (a) shall have the same limited exemption from financial responsibility requirements as established in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1786(d)(2) (relating to required financial responsibility).  (d) Refund or crediting of prepaid premiums.--The insurer shall, at the election of the member, refund premiums paid for coverage during the period of deferral or credit such premiums to coverage in effect after the end of the deferral period.  (e) Reinstatement of deferred coverage.--Upon the member's release or discharge from active duty, the insurer shall, upon notice, reinstate the member's coverage at the rates then in effect.  (f) Actions prohibited.--No insurer shall, because of the deferral of insurance coverage provided under this section, cancel, nonrenew, impose a surcharge or a rate penalty or remove any premium discount on any insurance coverage upon reinstatement of the member's coverage.  (g) Intent.--It is the specific intent of the General Assembly to treat individuals subject to this section as if no deferral of insurance coverage occurred and insurance coverage was not interrupted.  (Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.161, No.29, eff. imd.; Oct. 6, 2005, P.L.322, No.60, eff. imd.)    2005 Amendment. Act 60 added subsecs. (f) and (g).  1992 Amendment. Act 29 added section 7317.
51 PA Cons Stat § 7318 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 73 - Military Leave of Absence|Section 7318 - Unemployment compensation benefits

§ 7318. Unemployment compensation benefits.   (a) General rule.--Compensation payable under the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, shall not be reduced pursuant to section 404(d)(1) of that act by reason of any military pay and allowances paid to a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard or a member of a reserve component of the armed forces for periods of active duty for emergencies as declared by the Governor or drill and instruction under 32 U.S.C. § 502(a)(1) (relating to required drills and field exercises) or for a member of a reserve component of the armed forces for drill or instruction under 10 U.S.C. (relating to armed forces).  (b) Applicability.--This section shall not apply to military pay and allowances paid to a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard for active Federal service or participation in annual training under 32 U.S.C. § 502(a)(2) or for a member of a reserve component of the armed forces for active military duty under 10 U.S.C. (relating to armed forces).  (Oct. 18, 2000, P.L.540, No.72, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1382, No.169, eff. 60 days)    2000 Amendment. Section 2 of Act 72 provided that Act 72 shall apply to unemployment compensation for weeks commencing on or after the effective date of Act 72.
51 PA Cons Stat § 7501 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 75 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Section 7501 - Definitions

§ 7501. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Person." An individual, whether male or female, who may, have been, is now or may hereafter become engaged in the service of the United States of America or its allies as a member of the armed forces, or of the merchant marine thereof, or of any auxiliary thereof subject to military discipline.  "Veteran." An individual who has served in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component and National Guard, and who has been discharged or released from the service under conditions other than dishonorable.  (July 10, 2015, P.L.134, No.23, eff. 60 days)
51 PA Cons Stat § 7502 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 75 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Section 7502 - Retention of licenses and certifications of persons entering military service

§ 7502. Retention of licenses and certifications of persons entering military service. (a) General rule.--Any person licensed or certified by the Department of State, Department of Labor and Industry, Department of Education, Insurance Department, Department of Banking or the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission or pursuant to the act of October 10, 1974 (P.L.705, No.235), known as the Lethal Weapons Training Act, to practice any profession or to work at any trade or occupation, who heretofore has or shall thereafter enlist or be inducted or drafted into the military or naval service of the United States in time of war or preparation for national defense during a national emergency, shall not thereby forfeit his or her current license or registration and shall be exempt from any continuing educational requirements or in-service training requirements.  (b) Renewal of license or certification following discharge.--A person shall, after presentation of a discharge from service described under subsection (a) within one year from the date of discharge and payment of the fee prescribed by law for the current renewal period only, be entitled to a renewal of his or her license, certification or registration in the same manner as though:  (1) The renewal had been made prior to the expiration of his or her last preceding renewal. (2) All intermediate renewal fees had been paid. (3) All continuing education or in-service training requirements have been satisfied. (c) Exemptions.--A veteran's military service, education, training and service experience shall be taken into consideration by the entities listed under subsection (a) to determine whether a licensing or certification requirement has been met by or can otherwise be waived by reason of that military service, education, training or experience. The veteran shall only be required to meet a licensing or certification requirement which has not been met by or waived under this subsection.  (Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1459, No.161, eff. imd.; July 10, 2015, P.L.134, No.23, eff. 60 days)    2015 Amendment. Act 23 amended subsec. (b) and added subsec. (c).
51 PA Cons Stat § 7503 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 75 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Section 7503 - Applicability of chapter (Deleted by amendment)

§ 7503. Applicability of chapter (Deleted by amendment).     2006 Amendment. Section 7503 was deleted by amendment Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1459, No.161, effective immediately.
51 PA Cons Stat § 7503.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 75 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Section 7503.1 - Applicability of chapter

§ 7503.1. Applicability of chapter.  The Pennsylvania Supreme Court may extend this chapter to those licensed to practice law in this Commonwealth.  (Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1459, No.161, eff. imd.)    2006 Amendment. Act 161 added section 7503.1.
51 PA Cons Stat § 7701 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 77 - Veterans' Pensions and Benefits|Section 7701 - Blind veteran's pension

§ 7701. Blind veteran's pension. (a) Definition.--As used in this section the term "blind veteran" shall mean any person who served in the military or naval forces of the United States, or any woman's organization officially connected therewith, at any time, and who gave the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as his or her place of residence at the time of entering the military or naval forces of the United States, and who while performing duties connected with such service suffered an injury or incurred a disease which resulted in blindness to the extent that he or she has 3/60 or 10/200 or less normal vision. The term "blind veteran" shall not include any person separated from the military or naval forces of the United States, or any woman's organization officially connected therewith, under other than honorable conditions.  (b) Amount and eligibility.--In addition to any other assistance provided by the Commonwealth and in addition to any compensation provided by the Federal Government, every blind veteran shall be paid a pension of $150 per month. Applications for such pensions shall be made to and in the form prescribed by the department. The Adjutant General shall have the power, and it shall be his duty to determine the eligibility of every applicant for a pension, and his decision in the matter shall be final.   (Oct. 10, 1980, P.L.803, No.152, eff. imd.; June 22, 1999, P.L.98, No.14, eff. 60 days)    1999 Amendment. Act 14 amended subsec. (b).
51 PA Cons Stat § 7702 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 77 - Veterans' Pensions and Benefits|Section 7702 - Amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension

§ 7702. Amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension. (a) Amount and eligibility.--In addition to any other assistance provided by the Commonwealth and in addition to any compensation provided by the Federal Government, every amputee and paralyzed veteran shall be paid a pension of $150 per month. Applications for the pensions shall be made to and in the form prescribed by the department. The Adjutant General shall determine the eligibility of every applicant for a pension, and his decision in the matter shall be final.  (b) Regulations.--The Adjutant General shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to implement this program.  (c) Definition.--As used in this section the term "amputee and paralyzed veteran" means any person who served in the military or naval forces of the United States, or any woman's organization officially connected therewith, and who gave this Commonwealth as his or her place of residence at the time of entering the military or naval forces of the United States and who, while performing duties connected with such service, suffered an injury or incurred a disease which resulted in the loss or the permanent and severe or complete paralysis of two or more limbs, being defined as having at least two limbs with a 40% disability compensation rating or higher in each limb as determined and certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in accordance with 38 CFR Ch. 1 Pt. 4 (relating to schedule for rating disabilities), or its successor. The term does not include any person separated from the military or naval forces of the United States under other than honorable conditions.  (Mar. 19, 1986, P.L.60, No.17; June 22, 1999, P.L.98, No.14, eff. 60 days; Dec. 17, 2001, P.L.925, No.109, eff. July 1, 2002; Oct. 22, 2014, P.L.2889, No.180, eff. imd.)
51 PA Cons Stat § 7901 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 79 - Veterans' Litigation Awards|Section 7901 - Definitions

§ 7901. Definitions.  The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Agent Orange." The herbicide composed of trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and the contaminant dioxin (TCDD).  "Vietnam herbicide." The herbicides, defoliants and other causative agents containing dioxin, including Agent Orange, used in the Vietnam Conflict.
51 PA Cons Stat § 7902 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 79 - Veterans' Litigation Awards|Section 7902 - Veterans' litigation awards

§ 7902. Veterans' litigation awards.   (a) Award exclusions.--Notwithstanding any other law of this Commonwealth to the contrary, any proceeds received pursuant to a judgment in, or settlement of, a lawsuit against the manufacturer or distributor of a Vietnam herbicide, for damages resulting from exposure thereto shall not be income or compensation for the purpose of any State or local tax, or for the calculation of any exemption or rebate therefrom, and shall not be income or an asset for determining the eligibility for State or local government benefit programs, including, but not limited to, general public assistance and vocational rehabilitation. Such proceeds shall not be subject to recoupment for the receipt of any governmental benefits, nor shall any lien be enforceable against such sums for any reason.  (b) Payment method.--This exclusion of litigation proceeds from use in tax or benefit program calculations shall be available to disabled veterans or their beneficiaries, whether payment is received in a lump sum or payable in installments over a period of years.
51 PA Cons Stat § 8502 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 85 - Veterans' Temporary Assistance|Section 8502 - Purpose

§ 8502. Purpose. The purpose of the program is to provide temporary financial assistance to eligible veterans, their unmarried surviving spouses and surviving dependents when they face a financial emergency and need assistance to provide themselves with the necessities of living.  (Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.882, No.109, eff. imd.)
51 PA Cons Stat § 8503 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 85 - Veterans' Temporary Assistance|Section 8503 - Eligibility

§ 8503. Eligibility. In order to qualify for the program, applicants must demonstrate that: (1) They are eligible veterans or eligible surviving dependents of eligible veterans. (2) They are permanent residents of this Commonwealth who do not maintain residence in any other state for any purpose.  (3) They are not receiving sufficient monetary assistance from any Federal or State agency based on the need for temporary assistance described in the application. The receipt of food stamp assistance does not disqualify an applicant from eligibility for temporary assistance.  (4) Other funds or resources are not available to address the need for temporary assistance by providing documentation acceptable to the department.  (5) An immediate need for temporary assistance in order to provide themselves and their families with the necessities of living. The assistance must be essential for the applicant to obtain and maintain the necessities of living. Assistance for the relief of an inconvenience is deemed nonessential.  (Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.882, No.109, eff. imd.)
51 PA Cons Stat § 8504 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS|Chapter 85 - Veterans' Temporary Assistance|Section 8504 - Amounts of assistance

§ 8504. Amounts of assistance. (a) Maximum amount.--In no event shall veterans' temporary assistance payments exceed the established maximum assistance or the documented amount of need, whichever is less.  (b) Standards.--Subject to the limitation set forth in subsection (a), the department shall determine uniform and equitable standards for the amounts of veterans' temporary assistance. The department shall report periodically to the commission on the administration and status of the program.  (c) Restrictions.--No person shall be eligible to receive veterans' temporary assistance for more than the established maximum assistance in any 12-month period.  (d) Method; adjustments.--No payments shall be made in the form of relief orders. The department may adjust the amounts of assistance paid under the program so that total payments do not exceed the amount of available funds.  (Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.882, No.109, eff. imd.)