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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 65 - Flying While Impaired › Section 6501 - Definitions

§ 6501. 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:
"Flight crew."
Any person who performs or is assigned to perform any duty in an aircraft during the time which the aircraft is undergoing preflight inspection or maintenance or boarding or carrying passengers or crew or at any time the aircraft is under power or in flight.
"Law enforcement officer."
Includes any officer with current certification as provided for in 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 65 - Flying While Impaired › Section 6502 - Offense

§ 6502. Offense.
(a) General rule.--
No individual may act or attempt to act as flight crew of an aircraft in this Commonwealth:
(1) while under the influence of alcohol;
(2) while under the influence of a controlled substance which affects the individual's faculties in any way contrary to safety;
(3) when the alcohol concentration in the individual's blood or breath, as measured within two hours of the time of operation, or attempted operation, is 0.02% or more;
(4) while under the influence of any combination of a controlled substance and alcohol which affects the individual's faculties in any way contrary to safety; or
(5) within eight hours after consumption of "liquor" or a "malt or brewed beverage" as defined in section 102 of the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code.
(b) Owner.--
An owner of an aircraft or the person in charge of an aircraft may not knowingly permit an individual to act or attempt to act as flight crew of an aircraft if the individual is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or any combination thereof, which affects the individual's faculties in any way contrary to safety.
Cross References.
Section 6502 is referred to in sections 6503, 6504 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 65 - Flying While Impaired › Section 6503 - Penalty

§ 6503. Penalty.
(a) General rule.--
Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual who violates section 6502 (relating to offense) commits a misdemeanor of the second degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to all of the following:
(1) To pay a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000.
(2) To imprisonment for not less than 72 consecutive hours.
(3) For a violation of section 6502(a), to undergo evaluation for substance abuse and, if the evaluation indicates substance abuse, to undergo treatment ordered by the court.
(b) Accidents.--
An individual who violates section 6502 where there was an accident resulting in bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death of any person or in damage to an aircraft or other property commits a misdemeanor of the second degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced as follows:
(1) To pay a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000.
(2) To undergo imprisonment for not less than 30 days.
(3) For a violation of section 6502(a), to undergo evaluation for substance abuse and, if the evaluation indicates substance abuse, to undergo treatment ordered by the court.
Cross References.
Section 6503 is referred to in section 6504 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 65 - Flying While Impaired › Section 6505 - Reporting

§ 6505. Reporting.
A law enforcement officer shall report to the Federal Aviation Administration:
(1) the name of the individual and the results of the individual's chemical test administered under section 6504(b) (relating to testing); and
(2) the name of an individual that refused to submit to a chemical test under this chapter.
Cross References.
Section 6505 is referred to in section 6504 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 81 was added July 18, 2007 (P.L.169, No.44), effective immediately and retroactive
            to July 1, 2007.
Prior Provisions.
Chapter 81 (Subchapters A and B) was added August 5, 1991 (P.L.238, No.26), and repealed
            November 24, 1992 (P.L.725, No.109), effective in 60 days. The subject matter is now
            contained in Chapter 89 of Title 75 (relating to Pennsylvania Turnpike).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8104 - Status of turnpike revenue bonds, notes or other obligations

§ 8104. Status of turnpike revenue bonds, notes or other obligations.
(a) General rule.--
The turnpike revenue bonds, notes or other obligations issued under the provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to be a debt of the Commonwealth or a pledge of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth, but bonds, notes or other obligations shall be payable solely from the revenues of the commission, including tolls, or from funds as may be available to the commission for that purpose.
(b) Statement required.--
All bonds, notes or other obligations shall contain a statement on their face that the Commonwealth is not obligated to pay the same or the interest thereon except from revenues of the commission, including tolls, or from funds as may be available to the commission for that purpose and that the faith and credit of the Commonwealth is not pledged to the payment of the principal or interest of the bonds, notes or other obligations.
(c) Pledge of Commonwealth prohibited.--
The issuance of turnpike revenue bonds, notes or other obligations under the provisions of this chapter shall not directly or indirectly or contingently obligate the Commonwealth to levy or to pledge any form of taxation or to make any appropriation for their payment.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8105 - Commission

§ 8105. Commission.
(a) (Reserved).
(b) Vacancies and terms.--
(1) Notwithstanding any other law, any vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled by appointment of the Governor by and with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the members elected to the Senate.
(2) The appointed member shall serve for a term of four years. Upon the expiration of this term, the appointed member may continue to hold office for 90 days or until his successor shall be duly appointed and qualified, whichever is less. A member may not serve more than two terms.
(c) (Reserved).
(d) Secretary.--
The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to the appointment of the secretary, who shall continue to be appointed and to serve as a member of the commission ex officio in accordance with law.
(e) Chairman.--
A majority of the members of the commission shall elect a member of the commission to serve as chairman. Upon the appointment and qualification of any new member to serve on the commission, the office of chairman and the positions of all other officers created by law shall be deemed vacant, and a new chairman and other officers shall be elected by a majority of the members of the commission.
(f) Actions by the commission.--
Notwithstanding any other law, court decision, precedent or practice to the contrary, any and all actions by or on behalf of the commission shall be taken solely upon the approval of a majority of the members to the commission. The term "actions by or on behalf of the commission," as used in this subsection, means any action whatsoever of the commission, including, but not limited to, the hiring, appointment, removal, transfer, promotion or demotion of any officers and employees; the retention, use or remuneration of any advisors, counsel, auditors, architects, engineers or consultants; the initiation of any legal action; the making of any contracts, leases, agreements, bonds, notes or covenants; the approval of requisitions, purchase orders, investments and reinvestments; and the adoption, amendment, revision or rescission of any rules and regulations, orders or other directives. The chairman, vice chairman or any other officer or employee of the commission may take no action by or on behalf of the commission except as expressly authorized by a majority of the members of the commission.
(g) Compensation.--
The annual salary of the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission shall be $28,500, and the annual salary of the remaining members of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission shall be $26,000. These salaries shall be paid in equal installments every other week.
(Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. imd.)
2013 Amendment.
Act 89 amended subsec. (b)(2). See the preamble and section 43(3) of Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations and applicability.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8106 - Exercise of commission powers

§ 8106. Exercise of commission powers.
The exercise by the commission of the powers conferred by this chapter in the construction, operation and maintenance of the turnpikes and in effecting toll road conversions shall be deemed and held to be an essential governmental function of the Commonwealth.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8108 - Expenses and bonding of commission members

§ 8108. Expenses and bonding of commission members.
(a) Payment of expenses.--
All compensation, salaries and expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this chapter shall be paid solely from funds provided under the authority of this chapter, and no liability or obligation shall be incurred under this chapter beyond the extent to which money shall have been provided under the authority of this chapter.
(b) No additional bond required.--
The issuance of any turnpike revenue bonds, notes or other obligations under the provisions of this chapter shall not cause any member of the commission to be required to execute a bond that a member of the commission is not otherwise required to execute.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8109 - Acquisition of property rights by commission

§ 8109. Acquisition of property rights by commission.
(a) Condemnation.--
The commission may condemn, pursuant to 26 Pa.C.S. (relating to eminent domain), any lands, interests in lands, property rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements and other property deemed necessary or convenient for the construction and efficient operation of the turnpikes and the toll road conversions or necessary in the restoration or relocation of public or private property damaged or destroyed.
(b) Purchase.--
(1) The commission may acquire by purchase, whenever it shall deem the purchase expedient, or otherwise accept if dedicated to it, any lands, interests in lands, property rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements and other property deemed necessary or convenient for the construction and efficient operation of the turnpikes and toll road conversions or necessary in the restoration of public or private property damaged or destroyed, whether the property has been previously condemned or otherwise, upon terms and at a price as may be considered by the commission to be reasonable and can be agreed upon between the commission and the owner thereof and to take title thereto in the name of the commission.
(2) The net proceeds of the purchase price payable to a municipality or the department for any real property or interest therein obtained by the commission pursuant to this chapter, less the cost of retiring any bonded indebtedness on the property or interest, shall be used exclusively, in the case of a municipality, for road-related and bridge-related expenses and, in the case of the department, for highway and bridge construction, reconstruction and maintenance in the same engineering and maintenance district in which the property is located.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8110 - Procedural requirements of acquisition

§ 8110. Procedural requirements of acquisition.
(a) Title.--
Title to any property condemned by the commission shall be taken in the name of the commission.
(b) Entry.--
(1) In addition to any others powers set forth in this chapter, the commission and its authorized agents and employees may enter upon any lands, waters and premises in this Commonwealth for the purpose of making surveys, soundings, drillings and examinations, as it may deem necessary or convenient for the purpose of this chapter.
(2) The entry shall not be deemed a trespass, nor shall an entry for the purposes be deemed an entry under any condemnation proceedings which may be then pending.
(3) The commission shall make reimbursement for any actual damages resulting to the lands, waters and premises as a result of the activities.
(c) Restoration of property.--
Any public or private property damaged or destroyed in carrying out the powers granted by this chapter shall be restored or repaired and placed in its original condition as nearly as practicable or adequate compensation made for the property out of funds provided under the authority of this chapter.
(d) Powers of public bodies.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a political subdivision or a public agency or commission of the Commonwealth may lease, lend, dedicate, grant, convey or otherwise transfer to the commission, upon its request, upon terms and conditions as the proper authorities of the political subdivision or public agency or commission of the Commonwealth deems reasonable and fair and without the necessity for any advertisement, order of court or other action or formality, other than the regular and formal action of the authorities concerned, any real property which may be necessary or convenient to the effectuation of the authorized purposes of the commission, including public roads and other real property already devoted to public use.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8111 - Entry and possession of property condemned

§ 8111. Entry and possession of property condemned.
Whenever the commission has condemned any lands, rights, rights-of-way, easements and franchises, or interests therein, as provided in this chapter, the commission may proceed to obtain possession in the manner provided by 26 Pa.C.S. (relating to eminent domain).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8113 - Obligation proceeds restricted and lien created

§ 8113. Obligation proceeds restricted and lien created.
All money received from any bonds, notes or other obligations issued under this chapter shall be applied solely to the payment of the costs of the department, the costs of the turnpikes, the turnpike extensions and improvements and the toll road conversions, including the reconstruction of the converted roads as provided for in this chapter and the repayment to the Federal Treasury of any funds so required to be repaid pursuant to any special legislation passed by the Congress of the United States authorizing the conversion of toll-free roads to toll roads or to the appurtenant fund. There is created and granted a lien upon the money, until so applied, in favor of holders of the bonds, notes or other obligations or the trustee provided for in this chapter in respect of the bonds, notes or other obligations.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8114 - Trust indenture authorized

§ 8114. Trust indenture authorized.
(a) Security for bonds.--
In the discretion of the commission, the bonds, notes or other obligations may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the commission and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company, within this Commonwealth. The trust indenture may pledge or assign tolls and revenue to be received but shall not convey or mortgage the Pennsylvania Turnpike System, including the turnpikes and toll road conversions provided for by this chapter.
(b) Rights of bondholders.--
Either the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds, notes or other obligations or the trust indenture may contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders or holders of notes or other obligations as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the commission in relation to the acquisition of properties and the construction, maintenance, operation and repair and insurance of the turnpikes and the custody, safeguarding and application of all money. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this Commonwealth to act as a depository of the proceeds of bonds, notes or other obligations or revenues and to furnish the indemnity bonds or to pledge the securities as may be required by the commission. The trust indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders or holders of notes or other obligations and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action of bondholders or holders of notes or other obligations as is customary in trust indentures securing bonds, debentures of corporations, notes or other obligations. In addition to the foregoing, the trust indenture may contain other provisions as the commission may deem reasonable and proper for the security of bondholders or holders of notes or other obligations. All expenses incurred in carrying out the trust indenture may be treated as part of the cost of maintenance, operation and repair of the turnpikes and toll road conversions provided for by this chapter.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8115 - Commission and obligations tax exempt

§ 8115. Commission and obligations tax exempt.
The accomplishment by the commission of the authorized purposes stated in this chapter being for the benefit of the people of this Commonwealth and for the improvement of their commerce and prosperity, in which accomplishment the commission will be performing essential governmental functions, the commission shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments on any property acquired or used by it for the purposes provided in this chapter, and the bonds, notes or other obligations issued by the commission, their transfer and the income therefrom, including any profits made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free from taxation within this Commonwealth.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8118 - Refunding bonds

§ 8118. Refunding bonds.
The commission is authorized to provide, by resolution, for the issuance of turnpike revenue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding issued and outstanding turnpike revenue bonds, notes or other obligations. Applicable provisions of this chapter govern all of the following:
(1) Issuance of the turnpike revenue refunding bonds.
(2) Maturities and other details of the refunding bonds.
(3) Rights of the holders of the bonds.
(4) Duties of the Commonwealth and of the commission in respect to the bonds.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8119 - Rights of obligation holders and trustees

§ 8119. Rights of obligation holders and trustees.
(a) Scope.--
This section applies to all of the following:
(1) A holder of:
(i) a bond, note or other obligation issued under this chapter; or
(ii) a coupon attached to the bond, note or other obligation.
(2) The trustee under an applicable trust indenture.
(b) Enforcement.--
Subject to subsection (c), a person referred to in subsection (a) may, by an action at law or in equity, do all of the following:
(1) Protect and enforce rights granted under this chapter or under the resolution or trust indenture.
(2) Enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this chapter or by the resolution or trust indenture to be performed by the commission or an officer of the commission. This paragraph includes fixing, charging and collecting of tolls for the use of the turnpikes.
(c) Restriction.--
Rights under this chapter may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the bond, note or other obligation or by the trust indenture.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8120 - Authority granted to secretary

§ 8120. Authority granted to secretary.
(a) Agreement with Federal Government.--
(1) The secretary is authorized to enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and any other Federal agency to obtain Federal funds for projects for resurfacing, restoring and rehabilitating toll roads in this Commonwealth. The commission is authorized to use Federal funds which may be available for toll roads only upon approval of the secretary and only under the authority granted under this section.
(2) (Reserved).
(b) Approval by department.--
A copy of each contract and agreement relating to the construction of the turnpikes and connecting tunnels, bridges, slip interchanges and slip ramps shall be provided to the department for review and comment prior to execution of this contract or agreement.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 81 - Turnpike › Section 8121 - Annual hearing and reports

§ 8121. Annual hearing and reports.
(a) Duty to testify.--
Upon request, at least one commission member shall testify at a public hearing before the Appropriations Committee of the Senate and the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives each year to present information on turnpike operations and coordination with other State agencies.
(b) Duty to report.--
(1) No later than October 1, 2022, and each October 1 thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the General Assembly summarizing toll revenues that are collected and uncollected, and projected to be collected and uncollected, including the reasons that the toll revenues are uncollected, during the prior fiscal year.
(2) The report shall be submitted to the following:
(i) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the Transportation Committee of the Senate.
(ii) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives.
(3) The report shall include the following information:
(i) The dollar amount of toll revenues collected and projected to be collected during the prior fiscal year.
(ii) The dollar amount and percentage of toll revenues collected and projected to be collected during the prior fiscal year by collection method.
(iii) The dollar amount and percentage of tolls uncollected and projected to be uncollected during the prior fiscal year.
(iv) A breakdown of uncollected tolls detailing the reason for failure to collect, including an unreadable or missing license plate, an undeliverable address or an unpaid invoice.
(c) Feasibility study.--
(1) The commission shall conduct a feasibility study to assess alternative electronic toll collection payment options. The study shall include:
(i) A review of third-party organizations that process accounts and transactions for toll collection through electronic funds transfer.
(ii) A review of electronic push notification alerts with the goal of posting a notification within 24 hours of the transaction posting to a customer's account or as soon as practicable if a valid account is not recognized at the time of the transaction.
(iii) Review of the commission's existing customer payment application.
(iv) Recommendations from the commission.
(2) The study shall be completed within one year of the effective date of this subsection and copies shall be submitted to the following:
(i) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the Transportation Committee of the Senate.
(ii) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives.
(Nov. 25, 2013, P.L.974, No.89, eff. 60 days; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1734, No.112, eff. 60 days)
2013 Amendment.
See the preamble to Act 89 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 82 - Turnpike Commission Standards of Conduct › Section 8201 - Scope of chapter

§ 8201. Scope of chapter.
This chapter shall apply to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission formed or maintained under authority of the act of May 21, 1937 (P.L.774, No.211), referred to as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Act, and the former act of September 30, 1985 (P.L.240, No.61), known as the Turnpike Organization, Extension and Toll Road Conversion Act, or any successor entity.
References in Text.
The act of May 21, 1937 (P.L.774, No.211), referred to as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Act, referred to in this section, was repealed by the act of May 21, 1943 (P.L.349, No.162).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 82 - Turnpike Commission Standards of Conduct › Section 8202 - Definitions

§ 8202. 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:
"Business."
Any corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company, receivership, trust or any legal entity organized for profit.
"Commission."
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
"Executive-level employee."
The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Counsel or any other senior management employee with discretionary powers which may affect the outcome of a Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission action or decision or who functions in press or public relations, legislative liaison or development of executive policy.
"Facility."
Rest areas, service plazas, restaurants, fueling stations, traffic advisory systems, call boxes or other services provided by the commission to persons using toll roads or highways operated by the commission.
"Immediate family."
A spouse, parent, brother, sister or child.
"Member."
A commissioner appointed to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, including the Secretary of Transportation, and any successor entity thereto.
"Ownership interest."
Owning or holding, or being deemed to hold, debt or equity securities or other ownership interest or profit interest.
"Party officer."
A member of a national committee of a political party; a chairman, vice chairman, secretary, treasurer or counsel of a State committee or member of the executive committee of a State committee of a political party; or a county chairman, vice chairman, counsel, secretary or treasurer of a county committee or a city chairman, vice chairman, counsel, secretary or treasurer of a city committee of a political party.
"Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission."
An entity formed or maintained under authority of the act of May 21, 1937 (P.L.774, No.211), referred to as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Act, and the act of September 30, 1985 (P.L.240, No.61), known as the Turnpike Organization, Extension and Toll Road Conversion Act, or any successor entity.
"Public official."
Any official elected to a Federal, State or county office.
References in Text.
The act of May 21, 1937 (P.L.774, No.211), referred to as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Act, referred to in the def. of "Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission," was repealed by the act of May 21, 1943 (P.L.349, No.162).
The act of September 30, 1985 (P.L.240, No.61), known as the Turnpike Organization, Extension and Toll Road Conversion Act, referred to in the def. of "Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission," was repealed by the act of July 18, 2007 (P.L.169, No.44).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 82 - Turnpike Commission Standards of Conduct › Section 8203 - Qualifications, restrictions and duties of commission members and employees

§ 8203. Qualifications, restrictions and duties of commission members and employees.
(a) General rule.--
The following qualifications and restrictions shall apply to members and executive-level employees:
(1) A member shall be at least 25 years of age and shall have been a resident of this Commonwealth for a period of at least one year immediately preceding appointment. Each member shall continue to remain a resident of this Commonwealth during the term of membership on the commission.
(2) Except for the Secretary of Transportation, no member or executive-level employee shall be a public official or party officer in this Commonwealth.
(3) (i) No member or executive-level employee shall be paid or receive any fee or other compensation other than salary and expenses provided by law for any activity directly pertaining to the duties of the commission.
(ii) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a member or executive-level employee from engaging in any employment or vocation that is not incompatible with service as a member or executive-level employee.
(4) (i) At the time of appointment and annually thereafter, each member shall disclose the existence of all ownership interests in any facility or business with which the commission has contracted for roadway construction or maintenance or services of any kind.
(ii) The disclosure statement shall be filed with the chief executive officer of the commission and shall be open to inspection by the public at the office of the commission during normal business hours of the commission during the tenure of the member.
(b) Fiduciary relationship.--
Each member and executive-level employee shall serve as a fiduciary of the commission.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 82 - Turnpike Commission Standards of Conduct › Section 8205 - Applicability of other statutes

§ 8205. Applicability of other statutes.
(a) General rule.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following acts shall apply to the commission under this chapter:
(1) The act of June 21, 1957 (P.L.390, No.212), referred to as the Right-to-Know Law.
(2) The act of July 19, 1957 (P.L.1017, No.451), known as the State Adverse Interest Act.
(3) The provisions of 65 Pa.C.S. Chs. 7 (relating to open meetings) and 11 (relating to ethics standards and financial disclosure).
(b) Status of commission.--
The commission shall be considered an "agency" for the purposes of the following:
(1) The act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), referred to as the Commonwealth Documents Law.
(2) The act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act.
References in Text.
The act of June 21, 1957 (P.L.390, No.212), referred to as the Right-to-Know Law, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), was repealed by the act of Feb. 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 83 - Scenic Highways › Section 8301 - Designation of certain State routes as scenic byways

§ 8301. Designation of certain State routes as scenic byways.
(a) General rule.--
Because of their outstanding scenic, historic, natural, recreational and archeological characteristics and qualities and because of opportunities for economic development and tourism and for conservation of the outstanding qualities, the following are designated as scenic byways:
(1) State Route 476, commonly known as the Blue Route.
(2) State Route 711 from the Conemaugh River to Jones Mills continuing along Routes 711/381 south to Normalville and along Route 381 to the State line of West Virginia, commonly referred to as the Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway.
(3) State Route 40 from the border of Pennsylvania and Maryland to the border of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, commonly referred to as the National Road.
(b) Effect of designation.--
No outdoor advertising device, as defined in section 3 of the act of December 15, 1971 (P.L.596, No.160), known as the Outdoor Advertising Control Act of 1971, may be erected:
(1) within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way; or
(2) more than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way, outside of urban areas, if the sign is visible from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway and the purpose of the sign is that its message be read from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway, except:
(i) the official signs and notices which are required or authorized by law and which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131 (relating to control of outdoor advertising);
(ii) outdoor advertising devices advertising the sale or lease of the real property upon which they are located;
(iii) outdoor advertising devices advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located, including devices which display a message that may be changed at reasonable intervals by electronic process or remote control; and
(iv) directional signs, including, but not limited to, signs pertaining to natural wonders, scenic and historical attractions and other points of interest to the traveling public which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131.
(July 11, 1996, P.L.660, No.115, eff. 60 days)
1996 Amendment.
Act 115 amended the section heading and subsec. (a), retroactive to January 1, 1996.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 83 - Scenic Highways › Section 8302 - Designation of Exton Bypass as scenic byway

§ 8302. Designation of Exton Bypass as scenic byway.
(a) General rule.--
Because of its outstanding scenic, historic, recreational, cultural and archeological characteristics, the middle portion of U.S. 30 (Bypass), commonly known as the Exton Bypass, is designated as a scenic byway.
(b) Effect of designation.--
No outdoor advertising device, as defined in section 3 of the act of December 15, 1971 (P.L.596, No.160), known as the Outdoor Advertising Control Act of 1971, may be erected if the sign is visible from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway and the purpose of the sign is that its message be read from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway, except:
(1) the official signs and notices which are required or authorized by law and which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131 (relating to control of outdoor advertising);
(2) outdoor advertising devices advertising the sale or lease of the real property upon which they are located;
(3) outdoor advertising devices advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located, including devices which display a message that may be changed at reasonable intervals by electronic process or remote control; and
(4) directional signs, including, but not limited to, signs pertaining to natural wonders, scenic and historical attractions and other points of interest to the traveling public which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131.
(July 2, 1996, P.L.497, No.82, eff. imd.)
1996 Amendment.
Act 82 added section 8302, retroactive to December 22, 1995.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 83 - Scenic Highways › Section 8303 - Designation of the Governor Robert P. Casey Highway as scenic byway

§ 8303. Designation of the Governor Robert P. Casey Highway as scenic byway.
(a) General rule.--
Because of its outstanding scenic, historic, recreational, cultural and archeological characteristics, the portion of U.S. Route 6 between the intersection of U.S. Route 6 with Route 81 in Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County, and the intersection of Business Route 6 in Carbondale Township, Lackawanna County, totaling 15.53 miles, commonly known as the Governor Robert P. Casey Highway, is designated as a scenic byway.
(b) Effect of designation.--
No outdoor advertising device, as defined in section 3 of the act of December 15, 1971 (P.L.596, No.160), known as the Outdoor Advertising Control Act of 1971, may be erected if the sign is visible from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway and the purpose of the sign is that its message be read from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway, except:
(1) the official signs and notices which are required or authorized by law and which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131 (relating to control of outdoor advertising);
(2) outdoor advertising devices advertising the sale or lease of the real property upon which they are located;
(3) outdoor advertising devices advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located, including devices which display a message that may be changed at reasonable intervals by electronic process or remote control; and
(4) directional signs, including, but not limited to, signs pertaining to natural wonders, scenic and historical attractions and other points of interest to the traveling public which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131.
(Nov. 6, 2003, P.L.203, No.33, eff. 60 days)
2003 Amendment.
Act 33 added section 8303.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 83 - Scenic Highways › Section 8304 - Designation of State Route 120 as scenic byway

§ 8304. Designation of State Route 120 as scenic byway.
(a) General rule.--
Because of its outstanding scenic, historic, natural, recreational and archeological characteristics and qualities and because of opportunities for economic development and tourism and for conservation of the outstanding qualities along the road, State Route 120 in Clinton County from Lock Haven to the junction of U.S. Route 219 in Elk County is designated as a scenic byway.
(b) Effect of designation.--
No outdoor advertising device, as defined in section 3 of the act of December 15, 1971 (P.L.596, No.160), known as the Outdoor Advertising Control Act of 1971, may be erected:
(1) within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way; or
(2) more than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way, outside of urban areas, if the sign is visible from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway and the purpose of the sign is that its message be read from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway, except:
(i) the official signs and notices which are required or authorized by law and which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131 (relating to control of outdoor advertising);
(ii) outdoor advertising devices advertising the sale or lease of the real property upon which they are located;
(iii) outdoor advertising devices advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located, including devices which display a message that may be changed at reasonable intervals by electronic process or remote control;
(iv) directional signs, including, but not limited to, signs pertaining to natural wonders, scenic and historical attractions and other points of interest to the traveling public which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131; and
(v) signs approved by the department designating the route as a scenic byway installed in accordance with department requirements.
(c) Public use maps.--
All public use maps produced by the department for travel, tourism and business interests shall give special identification of routes designated as scenic byways and briefly summarize that the General Assembly established the designation because of the outstanding scenic, historic, natural, recreational and archeological characteristics and outstanding qualities and opportunities for economic development, tourism and conservation of the sights along the route.
(Nov. 6, 2003, P.L.203, No.33, eff. 60 days)
2003 Amendment.
Act 33 added section 8304.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 83 - Scenic Highways › Section 8305 - Designation of State Route 6 as scenic byway

§ 8305. Designation of State Route 6 as scenic byway.
(a) General rule.--
Because designation of the three miles between the interchange with Business Route 6 on the west side of Tunkhannock Borough to the Business Route 6 interchange in Tunkhannock Township on the east side of the borough will preserve magnificent views and will educate residents and future residents of the importance of promoting the cultural and archeological area around Tunkhannock Borough, State Route 6 in Wyoming County from the interchange with Business Route 6 on the west side of Tunkhannock Borough to the Business Route 6 interchange in Tunkhannock Township on the east side of the borough is designated as a scenic byway.
(b) Effect of designation.--
No outdoor advertising device as defined in section 3 of the act of December 15, 1971 (P.L.596, No.160), known as the Outdoor Advertising Control Act of 1971, may be erected:
(1) within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way; or
(2) more than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way, outside of urban areas, if the sign is visible from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway and the purpose of the sign is that its message be read from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway, except:
(i) the official signs and notices which are required or authorized by law and which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131 (relating to control of outdoor advertising);
(ii) outdoor advertising devices advertising the sale or lease of the real property upon which they are located;
(iii) outdoor advertising devices advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located, including devices which display a message that may be changed at reasonable intervals by electronic process or remote control;
(iv) directional signs, including, but not limited to, signs pertaining to natural wonders, scenic and historical attractions and other points of interest to the traveling public which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131; and
(v) signs approved by the department designating the route as a scenic byway installed in accordance with department requirements.
(July 5, 2005, P.L.94, No.35, eff. 60 days)
2005 Amendment.
Act 35 added section 8305.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 74 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 83 - Scenic Highways › Section 8306 - Designation of State Route 92 in Susquehanna County as scenic byway

§ 8306. Designation of State Route 92 in Susquehanna County as scenic byway.
(a) General rule.--
Because of its outstanding scenic, historic, natural, recreational and archeological characteristics and qualities and because of opportunities for economic development and tourism and for conservation of the outstanding qualities along the road, State Route 92 in Susquehanna County from Lenox Township Segment No. 0130/0904 continuing to Jackson Township border Segment No. 0460/2408, and further continuing from the Susquehanna Borough Segment No. 0510/0747 and continuing to Oakland Borough Segment No. 0540/1702, is hereby designated as a scenic byway.
(b) Effect of designation.--
No outdoor advertising device as defined in section 3 of the act of December 15, 1971 (P.L.596, No.160), known as the Outdoor Advertising Control Act of 1971, may be erected:
(1) within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way; or
(2) more than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way, outside of urban areas, if the sign is visible from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway and the purpose of the sign is that its message be read from the main-traveled way of the scenic byway, except:
(i) the official signs and notices which are required or authorized by law and which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131 (relating to control of outdoor advertising);
(ii) outdoor advertising devices advertising the sale or lease of the real property upon which they are located;
(iii) outdoor advertising devices advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located, including devices which display a message that may be changed at reasonable intervals by electronic process or remote control;
(iv) directional signs, including, but not limited to, signs pertaining to natural wonders, scenic and historical attractions and other points of interest to the traveling public which conform to the national standards promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131; and
(v) signs approved by the department designating the route as a scenic byway installed in accordance with department requirements.
(c) Public use maps.--
All public use maps produced by the department for travel, tourism and business interests shall give special identification of this route and briefly summarize that the General Assembly established the designation because of the outstanding scenic, historic, natural, recreational and archeological characteristics and outstanding qualities and opportunities for economic development, tourism and conservation of the sights along the route.
(July 5, 2005, P.L.94, No.35, eff. 60 days)
2005 Amendment.
Act 35 added section 8306.