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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 48 - LODGING AND HOUSING › Chapter 13 - Hotels › Section 1331 - Abandoned property at recreational campgrounds

§ 1331. Abandoned property at recreational campgrounds.
(a) Duties of recreational campground guests.--
A guest shall have 10 days from the end date of the guest's stay or seasonal agreement to claim abandoned property.
(b) Duties of campground owners.--
A campground owner shall disclose the abandoned property policy of the recreational campground in signed waivers for all guests, including guests with seasonal agreements. If a guest claims abandoned property within 10 days of the end date of the guest's stay or seasonal agreement, the campground owner has a duty to hold the property for an additional 10 days.
(c) Rights of campground owners.--
If the guest does not collect their property within 10 days of claiming the property, a campground owner may keep or dispose of the abandoned property.
(June 5, 2020, P.L.250, No.33, eff. 60 days)
2020 Amendment.
Act 33 added section 1331.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 48 - LODGING AND HOUSING › Chapter 13 - Hotels › Section 1351 - Recreational campground heater safety

§ 1351. Recreational campground heater safety.
(a) General requirements.--
The owner or operator of a recreational campground where cabins or trailers are heated by stoves, gas burners or any other heating devices, except electrical appliances, radiators and electric water heaters, shall install adequate chimneys or other vents or outlets for escape of carbon monoxide gas and other harmful or injurious gases generated by the heating devices.
(b) Penalty.--
Upon conviction in a summary proceeding, a person who violates this section shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $10 or more than $25, or to imprisonment for a term of not more than 30 days, or both, in the discretion of the court.
(June 5, 2020, P.L.250, No.33, eff. 60 days)
2020 Amendment.
Act 33 amended the section heading and subsec. (a).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 48 - LODGING AND HOUSING › Chapter 13 - Hotels › Section 1352 - Crib safety

§ 1352. Crib safety.
(a) Unsafe crib prohibition.--
No hotel, motel or similar transient lodging facility shall offer or provide for use or otherwise place in the stream of commerce a full-size or non-full-size crib that is unsafe for an infant using the crib because it does not conform to section 3(c)(1), (2) or (3) of the act of June 22, 2000 (P.L.339, No.39), known as the Infant Crib Safety Act, or because it has a dangerous feature or characteristic under section 3(d) of the Infant Crib Safety Act.
(b) Penalty.--
A hotel, motel or similar transient lodging facility that willfully and knowingly violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense which, upon conviction, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 48 - LODGING AND HOUSING › Chapter 13 - Hotels › Section 1353 - Information concerning protection from fire

§ 1353. Information concerning protection from fire.
The management of hotels and motels shall, upon the request of travel agents and other persons interested in utilizing their facilities, furnish information concerning the measures which have been taken at the hotel or motel for protection from fire. The information shall be provided in writing, free of charge, and shall be in such detail as the Department of Labor and Industry may prescribe by regulation.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Extra - Title Notes

Special Provisions in Appendix.
See section 401 of Act 5 of 2017 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.
Special Provisions in Appendix.
See the preamble to Act 174 of 1990 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
            relating to legislative findings and declarations.
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Special Provisions in Appendix.
See the preamble and section 3 of Act 56 of 1996 in the appendix to this title for
            special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations and educational
            grants.
Special Provisions in Appendix.
See section 3 of Act 36 of 2012 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
            relating to continuation of prior law.
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Special Provisions in Appendix.
See section 3(3)(i) of Act 36 of 2012 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
            relating to continuation of prior law.
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Special Provisions in Appendix.
See section 3(3)(ii) of Act 36 of 2012 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
            relating to continuation of prior law.
References in Text. The short title of the act of June 13, 1967, P.L.31, No.21, known as the Public Welfare
               Code, referred to in this section, was amended by the act of December 28, 2015, P.L.500,
               No.92. The amended short title is now the Human Services Code.
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Special Provisions in Appendix.
See section 3(3)(iii) of Act 36 of 2012 in the appendix to this title for special
            provisions relating to continuation of prior law.
Special Provisions in Appendix.
See section 7 of Act 135 of 2016 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
            relating to status of certain businesses.
Enactment.
Unless otherwise noted, the provisions of Title 51 were added August 1, 1975, P.L.233,
            No.92, effective January 1, 1976.
Enactment.
Part I was added August 1, 1975, P.L.233, No.92, effective January 1, 1976.
Enactment.
Part II was added August 1, 1975, P.L.233, No.92, effective January 1, 1976.
Enactment.
Part III was added August 1, 1975, P.L.233, No.92, effective January 1, 1976.
Enactment.
Part IV was added August 1, 1975, P.L.185, No.91, effective January 1, 1976.
Enactment.
Part V was added August 1, 1975, P.L.233, No.92, effective January 1, 1976.
Enactment.
Part VI was added August 1, 1975, P.L.233, No.92, effective January 1, 1976.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 102 - Definitions

§ 102. Definitions.
Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are applicable to specific provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when used in this title shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
"Armory."
As follows:
(1) Land, buildings and fixtures under the control of the department, which are used for housing, maintaining and supporting the Pennsylvania military forces, the Pennsylvania National Guard or the Pennsylvania Guard.
(2) The term includes land, buildings and fixtures at Fort Indiantown Gap, which are used for the purposes specified under paragraph (1).
"Department."
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs of the Commonwealth.
"National Defense Act."
The act of Congress, entitled "An act for making further and more effectual provisions for the National Defense and for other purposes," approved June 3, 1916, its amendments and supplements.
"National Guard of the United States."
The Army National Guard of the United States and the Air National Guard of the United States.
"Officer."
Commissioned or warrant officer.
"Order."
General or special order, oral or written, whether issued pursuant to State or Federal authority.
"Pennsylvania Guard."
Those organized units of the Pennsylvania military forces which are not Federally recognized or which serve under the authority of the Governor when the Pennsylvania National Guard, in whole or in part, is on extended Federal active duty.
"Pennsylvania military forces."
The land, air and sea military units organized for the internal security of this Commonwealth.
"Pennsylvania National Guard."
The Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
(Dec. 21, 1995, P.L.737, No.80, eff. imd.; July 7, 2022, P.L.494, No.48, eff. 60 days)
2022 Amendment.
Act 48 amended the def. of "armory."
1995 Amendment.
Act 80 amended the def. of "department."
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 103 - Conformity with Federal legislation

§ 103. Conformity with Federal legislation.
It is the intent of this title that it shall be in conformity with all acts and regulations of the United States affecting the same subjects, and all provisions of this title shall be construed to effectuate this purpose.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 104 - Character of discharge

§ 104. Character of discharge.
(a) General rule.--
Whenever a particular character of discharge is a prerequisite to eligibility for receiving a benefit provided for in this title, an individual must have received a discharge from service under conditions other than dishonorable. Recipients of a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable include the following:
(1) A recipient of an honorable discharge.
(2) A recipient of a general, under honorable conditions, discharge.
(3) A recipient of a discharge under other than honorable conditions for which the recipient has been determined to be eligible for benefits afforded by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
(4) A recipient of a discharge for which benefits are payable under 38 CFR 3.12 (relating to character of discharge).
(b) Exclusions.--
A discharge under conditions other than dishonorable does not include:
(1) A dishonorable, bad conduct or undesirable discharge.
(2) A discharge or release because of one of the offenses specified in 38 CFR 3.12(d).
(c) Uncharacterized separations.--
A recipient of an uncharacterized discharge or separation shall be evaluated based upon 38 CFR 3.12(k).
(Dec. 17, 2015, P.L.458, No.82, eff. 60 days)
2015 Amendment.
Act 82 added section 104.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 3 - The Militia › Section 301 - Formation

§ 301. Formation.
(a) Pennsylvania militia.--
The militia of this Commonwealth shall consist of:
(1) all able-bodied citizens of the United States and all other able-bodied persons who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States, residing within this Commonwealth, who are at least 17 years six months of age and, except as hereinafter provided, not more than 55 years of age; and
(2) such other persons as may, upon their own application, be enlisted or commissioned therein.
(b) Pennsylvania naval militia.--
The naval militia of this Commonwealth, when organized pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the Governor, shall consist of those persons as may, upon their own application, be enlisted or commissioned therein.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 5 - The Governor as Commander-in-Chief › Section 501 - Powers of Governor

§ 501. Powers of Governor.
The Governor of this Commonwealth as Commander-in-Chief shall have the powers enumerated hereafter in this title over the Pennsylvania military forces which includes the Pennsylvania National Guard when not absent from this Commonwealth on the call or order of the United States and the Pennsylvania Guard when formed, organized and equipped under order from the Governor in conformity with this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 5 - The Governor as Commander-in-Chief › Section 502 - Acceptance of Federal allotment for Pennsylvania National Guard

§ 502. Acceptance of Federal allotment for Pennsylvania National Guard.
The Governor shall accept for the Commonwealth allotments of military personnel and equipment and their apportionment to the various arms and services proposed by the Department of Defense for the Pennsylvania National Guard as he may, in his discretion, deem proper for the Commonwealth to accept.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 5 - The Governor as Commander-in-Chief › Section 503 - Training and Federal property of Pennsylvania National Guard

§ 503. Training and Federal property of Pennsylvania National Guard.
The Governor shall assume the obligation of carrying out the training requirement set forth under the applicable Federal statutes and regulations for the Pennsylvania National Guard. This training function is hereby delegated and becomes the responsibility of the normal channels of command in the Pennsylvania National Guard. The Governor shall furnish suitable shelter for personnel and suitable storage facilities for Federal property, issued for use of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 5 - The Governor as Commander-in-Chief › Section 504 - Permanent location of Pennsylvania National Guard units

§ 504. Permanent location of Pennsylvania National Guard units.
The Governor shall establish the permanent location, within the boundaries of this Commonwealth, of any assigned, authorized organizations or units of the Pennsylvania National Guard allotted to this Commonwealth by the Department of Defense.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 5 - The Governor as Commander-in-Chief › Section 505 - Change in organization of Pennsylvania National Guard

§ 505. Change in organization of Pennsylvania National Guard.
The Governor shall organize or reorganize any organization or unit of the Pennsylvania National Guard so as to conform, so far as practicable, to the structure of the armed forces of the United States.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 5 - The Governor as Commander-in-Chief › Section 506 - Organization of Pennsylvania Guard for emergency

§ 506. Organization of Pennsylvania Guard for emergency.
Whenever the Pennsylvania National Guard, or any part thereof, shall be called or ordered into the service of the United States, the Governor may organize units of the Pennsylvania Guard for the internal security of this Commonwealth. The Governor shall comply with the laws of the United States for the organization, maintenance and functioning of this force. The Governor is further empowered to organize at any time a nucleus of Pennsylvania Guard personnel for the purpose of planning.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 5 - The Governor as Commander-in-Chief › Section 507 - Draft from militia for emergency

§ 507. Draft from militia for emergency.
The Governor shall have the power to order out for actual service with the Pennsylvania Guard by draft as many persons from the militia as necessity demands during a war or other emergency. The Governor is hereby authorized to form, adopt and prescribe such rules and regulations, and appoint such officers and civilian boards and fix their compensation, for the purpose of drafting the militia, when such process may be required, as deemed best and most expedient. Any such rules or regulations shall not conflict with any Federal Selective Service Act or National Draft Act in effect at the time.
Cross References.
Section 507 is referred to in section 5102 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 5 - The Governor as Commander-in-Chief › Section 509 - Coordination with adjacent states

§ 509. Coordination with adjacent states.
The Governor shall confer with the Governors or proper authorities of adjacent states for the purpose of coordinating and providing for the mutual defense and the internal security and for the exchange of authority to employ the Pennsylvania military forces in other states, and the employment of their armed forces within the boundaries of this Commonwealth. This power may be delegated to the Adjutant General.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 5 - The Governor as Commander-in-Chief › Section 510 - Promulgation of regulations and rules

§ 510. Promulgation of regulations and rules.
The Governor shall promulgate such rules and regulations as he may deem expedient for the government of the Pennsylvania military forces. The regulations shall conform to this title and other laws of this Commonwealth applicable to said forces and, as nearly as practicable, to those governing similar Federal armed military forces. They shall have the same force and effect as the provisions of this title and other laws affecting these forces.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 5 - The Governor as Commander-in-Chief › Section 511 - Issuing flags, standards and guidons

§ 511. Issuing flags, standards and guidons.
The Governor as Commander-in-Chief is hereby authorized to procure and issue from time to time to the Pennsylvania National Guard and Pennsylvania Guard such flags, standards and guidons as may be necessary, in conformance with applicable Federal and State statutes and regulations.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 5 - The Governor as Commander-in-Chief › Section 512 - Display of POW/MIA flag

§ 512. Display of POW/MIA flag.
The POW/MIA flag may be displayed at the western entrance to the Fort Pitt Tunnel in Allegheny County.
(Dec. 4, 1992, P.L.771, No.119, eff. imd.)
1992 Amendment.
Act 119 added section 512, retroactive to June 30, 1992.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 7 - Department of Military Affairs › Section 701 - Overall powers of department

§ 701. Overall powers of department.
(a) Powers and duties.--
The department shall continue to exercise the powers and perform the duties by law vested in and imposed upon the Adjutant General and the department.
(b) Designation.--
The Department of Military Affairs is designated as the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Contracts, deeds and official actions by the department shall not be affected by the use of the designation by the department as the Department of Military Affairs. The department may continue to use the name Department of Military Affairs on stationery or any official documents until existing supplies are exhausted. The department may substitute the title Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the Department of Military Affairs on its documents and materials on such schedule as it deems appropriate.
(Mar. 21, 1996, P.L.39, No.12, eff. imd.)
1996 Amendment.
Section 6 of Act 12 provided that the amendment of section 701 shall be retroactive to December 21, 1995. See sections 3 and 4 of Act 12 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to use of existing forms, stationery, etc., and continuation of current rules and regulations.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 7 - Department of Military Affairs › Section 703 - Administration, supply and supervision of military forces

§ 703. Administration, supply and supervision of military forces.
The department shall be specifically responsible for the administration and supply of the Pennsylvania military forces and shall have general supervisory function of all matters pertaining thereto. The department shall make periodic reports, as required by law or requested by the Governor or the Department of Defense, concerning the condition and state of the readiness of the Pennsylvania military forces.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 7 - Department of Military Affairs › Section 704 - Advisory councils for veterans' homes

§ 704. Advisory councils for veterans' homes.
(a) Establishment of advisory council.--
There is hereby established an advisory council for each veterans' home operated by the Commonwealth. Each advisory council shall consist of 15 members and the Adjutant General, who shall serve ex officio. Twelve of the members shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of nominations submitted to the Adjutant General by the Pennsylvania War Veterans' Council. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall each appoint one member from their respective bodies to serve on each council. The remaining member on the advisory council shall be selected by the residents of the veterans' homes.
(b) Term of office and officers.--
Each member of the councils appointed from the General Assembly shall serve for the duration of that General Assembly. The eight members appointed by the Governor shall serve a term of three years, provided that the initial eight members selected by the Governor shall serve as follows: three members for one year, three members for two years and two members for three years as designated by the Governor. Each council shall organize as soon as possible and shall annually elect a president, vice president and secretary.
(c) Removal for cause.--
The members appointed by the Governor may be removed by the Governor for cause.
(d) Quorum and time of meetings.--
Six members of a council shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the council. Each advisory council shall meet at least quarterly and at other times at the call of the president.
(e) Expenses.--
Members of each advisory council shall receive no compensation for their services but shall receive reimbursement for their necessary and proper expenses for attendance at meetings.
(f) Power and duty of advisory councils.--
Each veterans' home advisory council shall advise the Adjutant General as to the management, operation and the adequacy of facilities and services at their respective homes.
(Nov. 26, 1978, P.L.1207, No.283, eff. imd.; Oct. 16, 1998, P.L.780, No.96, eff. 60 days)
1998 Amendment.
Act 96 amended subsec. (a).
1978 Amendment.
Act 283 added section 704.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 7 - Department of Military Affairs › Section 705 - Burial details for veterans

§ 705. Burial details for veterans.
(a) Authority.--
The department shall have the power to arrange for burial details for veteran soldiers who are to be interred at any of the following national cemeteries:
(1) Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
(2) National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
(3) Washington Crossing National Cemetery.
(b) Contracts.--
(Repealed).
(c) Terms.--
Any burial detail contract entered into under this section shall include the following terms:
(1) A minimum of three veterans shall participate in the burial detail.
(2) The veterans shall be similarly uniformed and equipped.
(3) A bugler shall perform taps or a recording of taps may be played over the tape recording system of the cemetery.
(4) The party under the contract shall indemnify and hold harmless the department and the Commonwealth from any claims arising out of the performance of the burial details.
(d) Insurance.--
Any veterans organization, the members of which perform a burial detail pursuant to this section, shall provide liability insurance for the burial details in such amount as prescribed by the department.
(e) Regulations.--
The department shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to carry out this section.
(May 7, 1998, P.L.355, No.56, eff. July 1, 1998; Sept. 25, 2008, P.L.1068, No.85, eff. imd.; July 7, 2011, P.L.217, No.38, eff. 60 days; July 11, 2022, P.L.540, No.54, eff. imd.)
2022 Repeal.
Act 54 repealed subsec. (b).
2011 Amendment.
Act 38 amended subsec. (a).
1998 Amendment.
Act 56 added section 705.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 7 - Department of Military Affairs › Section 706 - Cooperative agreements

§ 706. Cooperative agreements.
The department may enter into cooperative agreements with the Federal Government to perform certain military or training functions. A cooperative agreement shall contain any appendixes and supplements necessary to allow for the performance of those functions and reimbursement by the Federal Government.
(May 7, 1998, P.L.355, No.56, eff. July 1, 1998)
1998 Amendment.
Act 56 added section 706.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 7 - Department of Military Affairs › Section 707 - Training areas

§ 707. Training areas.
(a) Acquisition.--
Upon the request of the Adjutant General and with the approval of the Governor, the Secretary of General Services is authorized to purchase, lease or obtain the right to use any real estate or building necessary for military training or preparedness of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
(b) Primary training site.--
Fort Indiantown Gap shall be the primary training site for the Pennsylvania National Guard.
(c) Alternate training sites.--
All State armories, real estate and buildings purchased, leased or utilized for stationing, quartering, training or deploying members of the Pennsylvania National Guard are alternate training areas for use by the Pennsylvania National Guard.
(d) Short-term uses of real property.--
The Adjutant General is authorized to enter into agreements for the short-term use of real property on behalf of the Commonwealth for the purpose of obtaining areas for military training or emergency operations. For the purpose of this section, short-term use shall not exceed 30 days.
(May 7, 1998, P.L.355, No.56, eff. July 1, 1998)
1998 Amendment.
Act 56 added section 707.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 7 - Department of Military Affairs › Section 708 - Fort Indiantown Gap

§ 708. Fort Indiantown Gap.
(a) Operation.--
The Adjutant General is authorized to promulgate rules, regulations and policies for the continuing operation of Fort Indiantown Gap.
(b) Lease of installation.--
The Adjutant General is authorized to enter into agreements with the Federal Government and state governments for the purpose of permitting soldiers under their command to use the real estate and equipment at Fort Indiantown Gap for military training purposes.
(c) Real estate.--
Upon the request of the Adjutant General and with the approval of the Governor, the Secretary of General Services is authorized to purchase lands adjacent to Fort Indiantown Gap and to accept on behalf of the department and the Commonwealth any improvements or appurtenances to the lands comprising the installation.
(d) Morale, recreation and welfare.--
The Adjutant General is authorized to operate facilities and organize activities and programs at Fort Indiantown Gap for the purpose of improving the morale, welfare and quality of life of service members, military dependents and veterans. The Adjutant General is also authorized to enter into concession agreements with private organizations for the continued operation of a canteen, exchange, commissary, restaurant or other enterprise which will improve the morale or welfare of active, retired or reserve members. These operations, facilities, activities and programs must be financially self-sustaining, and any income, including fees and charges, derived from the concession agreements and the operation of the facilities, activities and programs shall be deposited by the Adjutant General with a bank or trust company. Moneys in the account may only be used for the continued operation of the facilities, activities or programs at Fort Indiantown Gap. Any Federal funds specifically designated to assist the Adjutant General in implementing this subsection are hereby appropriated to the department for these purposes. No General Fund moneys or other State funds shall be used for the purposes authorized under this subsection. An audit of all accounts under this subsection must be conducted annually on the State fiscal year basis, and the department shall provide a copy of the audit to the Secretary of the Budget.
(e) Offense.--
A person who violates a rule or regulation promulgated under this section and designated by the Adjutant General as being for the protection of persons or property at Fort Indiantown Gap commits a summary offense.
(May 7, 1998, P.L.355, No.56, eff. July 1, 1998; Oct. 27, 2010, P.L.872, No.89, eff. 60 days)
2010 Amendment.
Act 89 added subsec. (e).
1998 Amendment.
Act 56 added section 708.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 7 - Department of Military Affairs › Section 709 - Operation of State-owned vehicles

§ 709. Operation of State-owned vehicles.
(a) Authority.--
(1) The department shall have the authority to order members of the Pennsylvania National Guard to operate State-owned vehicles for the purpose of providing security to military facilities and other facilities within this Commonwealth.
(2) Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard may operate State-owned vehicles in response to an emergency when ordered to duty by the Governor or the President of the United States.
(3) For purposes of this subsection and notwithstanding any other provision of law, members of the Pennsylvania National Guard shall be considered State employees or officers for the authorization of the use of State-owned vehicles by the Department of General Services.
(b) Liability.--
For purposes of this section and notwithstanding any other provision of law, members of the Pennsylvania National Guard shall be considered employees of the Commonwealth for tort liability and immunity purposes. A member of the Pennsylvania National Guard shall not be liable for an act or omission in good faith on the part of the member of the Pennsylvania National Guard when operating or maintaining a State-owned vehicle under this section. Good faith under this subsection shall not include willful misconduct, gross negligence or recklessness.
(c) Rules and guidelines.--
The department, in consultation with the Department of General Services, shall establish rules and guidelines for the implementation of this section.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1649, No.210, eff. imd.; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1933, No.124, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 7 - Department of Military Affairs › Section 710 - Pennsylvania Veterans' Monuments and Memorial Trust Fund

§ 710. Pennsylvania Veterans' Monuments and Memorial Trust Fund.
(a) Establishment and administration.--
There is established a separate fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Pennsylvania Veterans' Monuments and Memorial Trust Fund. The fund shall be administered by the department, and all moneys in the fund are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purposes provided for under subsection (b). The State Veterans' Commission shall assist the department in accordance with section 1704(1) (relating to specific powers and duties).
(b) Purpose.--
The moneys in the fund shall be used for the promotion, administration, operation, maintenance and completion of the monuments and memorials dedicated to Pennsylvania veterans and military units and other costs incidental thereto as approved by the department.
(c) Contributions and solicitation of funds.--
(1) The department is authorized:
(i) To accept, on behalf of the Commonwealth, gifts, donations, legacies and usages of money from individuals, organizations, public or private corporations and other similar entities.
(ii) To solicit and raise moneys from public and private sources.
(2) All money received or raised under this subsection shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the fund.
(3) The department may use up to 2% of the available funds as of October 31 of each calendar year to administer the fund in accordance with this section.
(d) Operation and maintenance.--
Money must be granted for the operation and maintenance of monuments as designated by the department in consultation with the State Veterans' Commission. At a minimum, the following monuments will receive funding, as needed, for operation and maintenance:
(1) The Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial on the grounds of the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
(2) American battle monuments located overseas officially owned or recognized by the Commonwealth.
(3) Pennsylvania unit monuments and markers within the Gettysburg National Military Park.
(4) Other Pennsylvania military memorials and monuments as designated or recognized by the department.
(June 30, 2003, P.L.16, No.8, eff. June 30, 2005; June 28, 2018, P.L.432, No.64, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 7 - Department of Military Affairs › Section 713 - Civil Air Patrol

§ 713. Civil Air Patrol.
(a) Liaison.--
The department shall be a liaison for the Civil Air Patrol and shall, notwithstanding any law, provide administrative support in accordance with this section and within the limits of authorized appropriations.
(b) Supervision.--
The department shall:
(1) Receive, grant and supervise the expenditure of State funds appropriated by the General Assembly or secured by the Commonwealth for the use and benefit of the Civil Air Patrol within this Commonwealth.
(2) Supervise the maintenance and use of Commonwealth facilities used by the Civil Air Patrol.
(3) Receive, from the Commonwealth or the Commonwealth's instrumentalities, requests for approval for assistance by the Civil Air Patrol in natural or man-made disasters or emergency situations. A requested and approved mission must be approved or denied in accordance with Federal procedures and in consultation with the Adjutant General or the Adjutant General's designee and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
(c) Construction.--
Nothing in this section may be construed to limit, diminish or impair an authority, right or agreement validly established and existing on the effective date of this section.
(d) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Assistance."
The term shall include, but is not limited to, the following missions:
(1) Search and rescue.
(2) Disaster relief support.
(3) Homeland security.
(4) Emergency transport services.
(5) Communications support.
(July 2, 2019, P.L.384, No.60, eff. 60 days)
2019 Amendment.
Act 60 added section 713.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 9 - The Adjutant General › Section 901 - Appointment of Adjutant General, deputies and assistants

§ 901. Appointment of Adjutant General, deputies and assistants.
(a) Appointment.--
The Governor shall appoint the Adjutant General with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Adjutant General may appoint a Deputy Adjutant General for Army and a Deputy Adjutant General for Air, and such other Deputy Adjutants General and Assistant Adjutants General as in his discretion are needed for the efficient functioning of the department. The positions of Assistant Adjutant General, Army, and Assistant Adjutant General, Air, in the grades of brigadier general or major general, shall be authorized. Deputy Adjutants General and such additional Assistant Adjutants General as may be required may also have at least the rank of brigadier general in the Pennsylvania National Guard or Pennsylvania Guard after appointment.
(b) Qualifications.--
No Adjutant General, Deputy Adjutant General or Assistant Adjutant General shall be appointed who shall not have served at least ten years as a commissioned officer in the Pennsylvania National Guard, or any of the armed forces of the United States or their reserve components; the aforesaid service may be cumulative.
(Dec. 4, 1996, P.L.849, No.139, eff. imd.)
1996 Amendment.
Act 139 amended subsec. (a). Section 2 of Act 139 provided that Act 139 shall apply to all pay periods beginning after the effective date of Act 139.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 9 - The Adjutant General › Section 902 - General powers and duties of Adjutant General

§ 902. General powers and duties of Adjutant General.
The Adjutant General as head of the department is responsible to the Commonwealth and to the Governor for the organization and functioning of said department, and the performance and carrying out of all the duties, powers and responsibilities given or delegated. In addition he is hereby authorized and directed to:
(1) Maintain an office through which correspondence on military affairs between the Commonwealth and the Federal Government will be conducted, including that pertaining to funds and property issued by the Federal Government for organization and training of the Pennsylvania military forces.
(2) Maintain all military records until transferred to the Pennsylvania archives or, where so directed, to the proper Federal department.
(3) Maintain historical outlines and permanent historical records of organizations of the Pennsylvania military forces.
(4) Maintain armories, arsenals, military reservations, air bases and all property and equipment intended for the use and training of the Pennsylvania military forces.
(5) Obtain and issue medals in accordance with regulations promulgated under this title.
(6) Prepare all citations, when required, and make arrangements for the proper presentation of the decoration, medal or award.
(7) Convene boards of officers to consider and make recommendations upon such matters as may be referred to them.
(8) Maintain a list of active and retired members of the Pennsylvania National Guard with name, rank, organization, date of appointment, date of retirement and residence.
(9) Execute and enforce the policies of the Commonwealth relative to the Pennsylvania military forces.
(10) Make such bylaws, rules and regulations for the management, general direction and control of the property of the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home or homes wherever situate.
(11) Coordinate with other Commonwealth agencies and departments, and the respective agencies of the Federal Government, all matters relating to veterans' affairs within this Commonwealth.
(12) Appoint a Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, who shall serve as the Director of the Bureau for Veterans' Affairs.
(13) Approve issuance of a policy or policies of group life insurance to an association or associations to cover members of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
(14) Authorize the admittance of any member of a group which has been granted veterans status by the Secretary of Defense and any spouse of a member to State veterans' homes, using admission criteria and procedures as established by the department by regulation.
(Dec. 17, 1990, P.L.700, No.174, eff. imd.; Apr. 29, 1998, P.L.296, No.49, eff. imd.; May 15, 1998, P.L.443, No.59, eff. imd.)
1998 Amendments.
Act 49 amended par. (12) and Act 59 amended the entire section. Act 59 overlooked the amendment by Act 49, but the amendments do not conflict in substance and have both been given effect in setting forth the text of section 902.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 9 - The Adjutant General › Section 903 - Providing subsistence, supplies, equipment and expenses

§ 903. Providing subsistence, supplies, equipment and expenses.
The necessary subsistence, supplies, equipment and expenses incident to any active State service, including the transportation of troops, may be contracted for under direction of the Governor as Commander-in-Chief, by the Adjutant General or any other officer designated for that purpose, to be paid for as otherwise provided by law, except when such active service is under the orders of the Department of Defense when subsistence, supplies, equipment and other expenses incident to any active State service, including transportation, is furnished by the Federal Government.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 9 - The Adjutant General › Section 904 - Payment of emergency expenses

§ 904. Payment of emergency expenses.
When the Pennsylvania National Guard, or any portion thereof, is ordered on active State duty by the Governor as Commander-in-Chief for the internal security of this Commonwealth or in case of disaster within this Commonwealth, the payment of the troops and all other expenses incident to such services will be made by the Adjutant General from funds obtained in the manner provided by law. If the Pennsylvania National Guard, or any portion thereof, shall be called into the active service of the United States by the President, all necessary expenses incident to the mobilization under such call shall be paid by the Adjutant General from funds as authorized by the Federal Government. The necessary transportation, supplies, equipment and necessary expenses incident to such Federal active duty within this Commonwealth or mobilization under the call of the President may be contracted for under direction of the Governor by the Adjutant General or other officer or officers designated for that purpose. The same shall be paid for by the Adjutant General from funds obtained as provided by law, except when such expenses are paid by the Federal Government.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 9 - The Adjutant General › Section 905 - Approving appointment of Federal personnel

§ 905. Approving appointment of Federal personnel.
The Adjutant General shall approve all appointments of personnel authorized by the laws of the United States to care for Federal property and assist in the administration of the Pennsylvania National Guard. The appointment of personnel will not be made without meeting all the requirements and qualifications imposed by existing laws and regulations.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 9 - The Adjutant General › Section 906 - Delegating responsibility for requisitioning Federal supplies

§ 906. Delegating responsibility for requisitioning Federal supplies.
The responsibility of requisitioning, procurement, storage and issue of Federal property, arms and equipment for use of the Pennsylvania National Guard may be delegated to the duly appointed United States Property and Fiscal Officers and the duly appointed Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officers for Air.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 9 - The Adjutant General › Section 907 - Augmenting department headquarters staff

§ 907. Augmenting department headquarters staff.
(a) General rule.--
With the approval of the Governor, the Adjutant General may augment the department headquarters with qualified personnel in the following categories:
Retired Pennsylvania National Guard.
Inactive Pennsylvania National Guard.
Pennsylvania Guard.
Retired Personnel, any Federal armed service.
(b) Status of appointed personnel.--
Personnel so appointed shall be assigned by the Governor and shall have all the rights, privileges and responsibilities under this title granted military personnel, and will take rank according to date of commission. Officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel thus appointed will not be entitled to pay and allowances for drill or instruction periods but will be entitled to regular expenses as authorized when performing official duties away from home stations unless otherwise prohibited by the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
(c) Absence of headquarters staff.--
During the absence of the Federally recognized Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment of the Pennsylvania National Guard under call or order in the service of the United States, the Adjutant General is authorized to form a State Staff and Detachment of the Pennsylvania Guard to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the department in connection with the military forces of this Commonwealth.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 9 - The Adjutant General › Section 908 - Expenditures in connection with distinguished guests

§ 908. Expenditures in connection with distinguished guests.
The Adjutant General is authorized to expend, not to exceed $10,000 annually, for the carrying out of his functions under this title for the entertainment of distinguished guests on official business. Payment shall be made by the State Treasurer in the normal manner upon submission of proper voucher by the Adjutant General.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 11 - Pennsylvania National Guard › Section 1101 - Pennsylvania National Guard as organized peacetime force

§ 1101. Pennsylvania National Guard as organized peacetime force.
The organized armed forces of this Commonwealth during time of peace shall be and constitute the Pennsylvania National Guard and shall be subject at all times to the orders of the officers thereof. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the Governor as Commander-in-Chief, at his discretion, to form cadres of authorized war time organizations for the purpose of preplanning.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 11 - Pennsylvania National Guard › Section 1102 - Composition and organization

§ 1102. Composition and organization.
The Pennsylvania National Guard shall consist of such personnel as may, under the act of Congress, be prescribed by the President of the United States as the portion of the National Guard of the United States apportioned and assigned to this Commonwealth. The personnel of the Pennsylvania National Guard shall be organized according to the directives of the Department of the Army and the Department of the Air Force.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 11 - Pennsylvania National Guard › Section 1103 - General officers

§ 1103. General officers.
(a) General rule.--
Persons commissioned to and holding in the Pennsylvania National Guard the rank of general officer shall be known as general officers of the line. The number of general officers of the line of the Pennsylvania National Guard shall conform with the number of such officers allocated to this Commonwealth as authorized by the unit manning documents promulgated in conformity with the National Defense Act. General officers shall be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate.
(b) Qualifications.--
Each person appointed as a general officer of the line shall have the qualifications for promotion to general officer rank established by the Department of Defense.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 11 - Pennsylvania National Guard › Section 1104 - Composition of units

§ 1104. Composition of units.
The composition of all units of the Pennsylvania National Guard, including the commissioned and enlisted personnel thereof other than those specifically provided for in this chapter, shall be fixed from time to time by the Governor and announced in orders, and shall, as far as practicable, be in accordance and in compliance with such regulations as may be promulgated by the Secretary of the Army and Secretary of the Air Force for the composition of the National Guard. Every such order shall have the same force and effect as if specifically enacted and provided for by statute.