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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 73 - Military Leave of Absence › Section 7314 - Stay of proceedings when military service affects conduct thereof

§ 7314. Stay of proceedings when military service affects conduct thereof.
At any stage thereof any action or proceeding in any court in which a person in military service is involved, either as plaintiff or defendant, during the period of such service or within 60 days thereafter may, in the discretion of the court in which it is pending, on its own motion, and shall, on application to it by such person or some person on his behalf, be stayed as provided in the act of October 17, 1940, known as the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1178, 50 U.S.C. app. § 501 et seq.), unless, in the opinion of the court, the ability of the plaintiff to prosecute the action or the defendant to conduct his defense is not materially affected by reason of his military service.
(Dec. 17, 1990, P.L.700, No.174, eff. imd.)
1990 Amendment.
Act 174 added section 7314, retroactive to August 1, 1990.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 73 - Military Leave of Absence › Section 7317 - Deferred motor vehicle insurance coverage

§ 7317. Deferred motor vehicle insurance coverage.
(a) Applicability.--
This section shall apply to members of the Pennsylvania National Guard who are called or ordered to active duty with the armed forces of the United States, other than active duty for training, or to State active duty under this title, and members of other reserve components who are called or ordered to active duty with the armed forces of the United States, other than active duty for training, when the period of active duty or State active duty is 30 consecutive days or more.
(b) Deferral of coverage.--
A member of the Pennsylvania National Guard or other reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, as described in subsection (a), may defer without cost or penalty motor vehicle insurance coverage during the period of active duty on one or more vehicles owned by the member, either individually or jointly with another person, provided the member certifies to the insurer the vehicle will not be operated during his absence on active duty, and, if a motor vehicle serves as collateral for a loan, the member shall continue to insure it against the risks of property damage and theft as required by the lender.
(c) Limited exemption.--
Any person described in subsection (a) shall have the same limited exemption from financial responsibility requirements as established in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1786(d)(2) (relating to required financial responsibility).
(d) Refund or crediting of prepaid premiums.--
The insurer shall, at the election of the member, refund premiums paid for coverage during the period of deferral or credit such premiums to coverage in effect after the end of the deferral period.
(e) Reinstatement of deferred coverage.--
Upon the member's release or discharge from active duty, the insurer shall, upon notice, reinstate the member's coverage at the rates then in effect.
(f) Actions prohibited.--
No insurer shall, because of the deferral of insurance coverage provided under this section, cancel, nonrenew, impose a surcharge or a rate penalty or remove any premium discount on any insurance coverage upon reinstatement of the member's coverage.
(g) Intent.--
It is the specific intent of the General Assembly to treat individuals subject to this section as if no deferral of insurance coverage occurred and insurance coverage was not interrupted.
(Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.161, No.29, eff. imd.; Oct. 6, 2005, P.L.322, No.60, eff. imd.)
2005 Amendment.
Act 60 added subsecs. (f) and (g).
1992 Amendment.
Act 29 added section 7317.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 73 - Military Leave of Absence › Section 7318 - Unemployment compensation benefits

§ 7318. Unemployment compensation benefits.
(a) General rule.--
Compensation payable under the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, shall not be reduced pursuant to section 404(d)(1) of that act by reason of any military pay and allowances paid to a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard or a member of a reserve component of the armed forces for periods of active duty for emergencies as declared by the Governor or drill and instruction under 32 U.S.C. § 502(a)(1) (relating to required drills and field exercises) or for a member of a reserve component of the armed forces for drill or instruction under 10 U.S.C. (relating to armed forces).
(b) Applicability.--
This section shall not apply to military pay and allowances paid to a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard for active Federal service or participation in annual training under 32 U.S.C. § 502(a)(2) or for a member of a reserve component of the armed forces for active military duty under 10 U.S.C. (relating to armed forces).
(Oct. 18, 2000, P.L.540, No.72, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1382, No.169, eff. 60 days)
2000 Amendment.
Section 2 of Act 72 provided that Act 72 shall apply to unemployment compensation for weeks commencing on or after the effective date of Act 72.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 75 - Professional and Occupational Licenses › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 75 was added August 1, 1975, P.L.233, No.92, effective January 1, 1976.
Cross References.
Chapter 75 is referred to in section 2167 of Title 53 (Municipalities Generally).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 75 - Professional and Occupational Licenses › Section 7501 - Definitions

§ 7501. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Person."
An individual, whether male or female, who may, have been, is now or may hereafter become engaged in the service of the United States of America or its allies as a member of the armed forces, or of the merchant marine thereof, or of any auxiliary thereof subject to military discipline.
"Veteran."
An individual who has served in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component and National Guard, and who has been discharged or released from the service under conditions other than dishonorable.
(July 10, 2015, P.L.134, No.23, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 75 - Professional and Occupational Licenses › Section 7502 - Retention of licenses and certifications of persons entering military service

§ 7502. Retention of licenses and certifications of persons entering military service.
(a) General rule.--
Any person licensed or certified by the Department of State, Department of Labor and Industry, Department of Education, Insurance Department, Department of Banking, Department of Health, Department of Agriculture or the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission or pursuant to the act of October 10, 1974 (P.L.705, No.235), known as the Lethal Weapons Training Act, to practice any profession or to work at any trade or occupation, who heretofore has or shall thereafter enlist or be inducted or drafted into the military or naval service of the United States in time of war or preparation for national defense during a national emergency, shall not thereby forfeit his or her current license or registration and shall be exempt from any continuing educational requirements or in-service training requirements.
(b) Renewal of license or certification following discharge.--
A person shall, after presentation of a discharge from service described under subsection (a) within one year from the date of discharge and payment of the fee prescribed by law for the current renewal period only, be entitled to a renewal of his or her license, certification or registration in the same manner as though:
(1) The renewal had been made prior to the expiration of his or her last preceding renewal.
(2) All intermediate renewal fees had been paid.
(3) All continuing education or in-service training requirements have been satisfied.
(c) Exemptions.--
A veteran's military service, education, training and service experience shall be taken into consideration by the entities listed under subsection (a) to determine whether a licensing or certification requirement has been met by or can otherwise be waived by reason of that military service, education, training or experience. The veteran shall only be required to meet a licensing or certification requirement which has not been met by or waived under this subsection.
(Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1459, No.161, eff. imd.; July 10, 2015, P.L.134, No.23, eff. 60 days; Oct. 23, 2023, P.L.59, No.13, eff. 60 days)
2023 Amendment. Act 13 amended subsec. (a).
2015 Amendment. Act 23 amended subsec. (b) and added subsec. (c).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 75 - Professional and Occupational Licenses › Section 7503 - Applicability of chapter (Deleted by amendment)

§ 7503. Applicability of chapter (Deleted by amendment).
2006 Amendment.
Section 7503 was deleted by amendment Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1459, No.161, effective immediately.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 75 - Professional and Occupational Licenses › Section 7503.1 - Applicability of chapter

§ 7503.1. Applicability of chapter.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court may extend this chapter to those licensed to practice law in this Commonwealth.
(Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1459, No.161, eff. imd.)
2006 Amendment.
Act 161 added section 7503.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 77 - Veterans' Pensions and Benefits › Section 7701 - Blind veteran's pension

§ 7701. Blind veteran's pension.
(a) Definition.--
As used in this section the term "blind veteran" shall mean any person who served in the military or naval forces of the United States, or any woman's organization officially connected therewith, at any time, and who gave the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as his or her place of residence at the time of entering the military or naval forces of the United States, and who while performing duties connected with such service suffered an injury or incurred a disease which resulted in blindness to the extent that he or she has 3/60 or 10/200 or less normal vision. The term "blind veteran" shall not include any person separated from the military or naval forces of the United States, or any woman's organization officially connected therewith, under other than honorable conditions.
(b) Amount and eligibility.--
In addition to any other assistance provided by the Commonwealth and in addition to any compensation provided by the Federal Government, every blind veteran shall be paid a pension of $150 per month. Applications for such pensions shall be made to and in the form prescribed by the department. The Adjutant General shall have the power, and it shall be his duty to determine the eligibility of every applicant for a pension, and his decision in the matter shall be final.
(Oct. 10, 1980, P.L.803, No.152, eff. imd.; June 22, 1999, P.L.98, No.14, eff. 60 days)
1999 Amendment.
Act 14 amended subsec. (b).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 77 - Veterans' Pensions and Benefits › Section 7702 - Amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension

§ 7702. Amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.
(a) Amount and eligibility.--
In addition to any other assistance provided by the Commonwealth and in addition to any compensation provided by the Federal Government, every amputee and paralyzed veteran shall be paid a pension of $150 per month. Applications for the pensions shall be made to and in the form prescribed by the department. The Adjutant General shall determine the eligibility of every applicant for a pension, and his decision in the matter shall be final.
(b) Regulations.--
The Adjutant General shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to implement this program.
(c) Definition.--
As used in this section the term "amputee and paralyzed veteran" means any person who served in the military or naval forces of the United States, or any woman's organization officially connected therewith, and who gave this Commonwealth as his or her place of residence at the time of entering the military or naval forces of the United States and who, while performing duties connected with such service, suffered an injury or incurred a disease which resulted in the loss or the permanent and severe or complete paralysis of two or more limbs, being defined as having at least two limbs with a 40% disability compensation rating or higher in each limb as determined and certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in accordance with 38 CFR Ch. 1 Pt. 4 (relating to schedule for rating disabilities), or its successor. The term does not include any person separated from the military or naval forces of the United States under other than honorable conditions.
(Mar. 19, 1986, P.L.60, No.17; June 22, 1999, P.L.98, No.14, eff. 60 days; Dec. 17, 2001, P.L.925, No.109, eff. July 1, 2002; Oct. 22, 2014, P.L.2889, No.180, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 79 - Veterans' Litigation Awards › Section 7901 - Definitions

§ 7901. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Agent Orange."
The herbicide composed of trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and the contaminant dioxin (TCDD).
"Vietnam herbicide."
The herbicides, defoliants and other causative agents containing dioxin, including Agent Orange, used in the Vietnam Conflict.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 79 - Veterans' Litigation Awards › Section 7902 - Veterans' litigation awards

§ 7902. Veterans' litigation awards.
(a) Award exclusions.--
Notwithstanding any other law of this Commonwealth to the contrary, any proceeds received pursuant to a judgment in, or settlement of, a lawsuit against the manufacturer or distributor of a Vietnam herbicide, for damages resulting from exposure thereto shall not be income or compensation for the purpose of any State or local tax, or for the calculation of any exemption or rebate therefrom, and shall not be income or an asset for determining the eligibility for State or local government benefit programs, including, but not limited to, general public assistance and vocational rehabilitation. Such proceeds shall not be subject to recoupment for the receipt of any governmental benefits, nor shall any lien be enforceable against such sums for any reason.
(b) Payment method.--
This exclusion of litigation proceeds from use in tax or benefit program calculations shall be available to disabled veterans or their beneficiaries, whether payment is received in a lump sum or payable in installments over a period of years.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 85 - Veterans' Temporary Assistance › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 85 was added April 29, 1988, P.L.381, No.60, effective immediately and retroactive
            to January 1, 1988.
Cross References.
Chapter 85 is referred to in sections 1704, 1721 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 85 - Veterans' Temporary Assistance › Section 8502 - Purpose

§ 8502. Purpose.
The purpose of the program is to provide temporary financial assistance to eligible veterans, their unmarried surviving spouses and surviving dependents when they face a financial emergency and need assistance to provide themselves with the necessities of living.
(Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.882, No.109, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 85 - Veterans' Temporary Assistance › Section 8503 - Eligibility

§ 8503. Eligibility.
In order to qualify for the program, applicants must demonstrate that:
(1) They are eligible veterans or eligible surviving dependents of eligible veterans.
(2) They are permanent residents of this Commonwealth who do not maintain residence in any other state for any purpose.
(3) They are not receiving sufficient monetary assistance from any Federal or State agency based on the need for temporary assistance described in the application. The receipt of food stamp assistance does not disqualify an applicant from eligibility for temporary assistance.
(4) Other funds or resources are not available to address the need for temporary assistance by providing documentation acceptable to the department.
(5) An immediate need for temporary assistance in order to provide themselves and their families with the necessities of living. The assistance must be essential for the applicant to obtain and maintain the necessities of living. Assistance for the relief of an inconvenience is deemed nonessential.
(Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.882, No.109, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 85 - Veterans' Temporary Assistance › Section 8504 - Amounts of assistance

§ 8504. Amounts of assistance.
(a) Maximum amount.--
In no event shall veterans' temporary assistance payments exceed the established maximum assistance or the documented amount of need, whichever is less.
(b) Standards.--
Subject to the limitation set forth in subsection (a), the department shall determine uniform and equitable standards for the amounts of veterans' temporary assistance. The department shall report periodically to the commission on the administration and status of the program.
(c) Restrictions.--
No person shall be eligible to receive veterans' temporary assistance for more than the established maximum assistance in any 12-month period.
(d) Method; adjustments.--
No payments shall be made in the form of relief orders. The department may adjust the amounts of assistance paid under the program so that total payments do not exceed the amount of available funds.
(Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.882, No.109, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 85 - Veterans' Temporary Assistance › Section 8505 - Appeals

§ 8505. Appeals.
Any person aggrieved by a decision denying payment of veterans' temporary assistance may appeal to the Adjutant General under provisions of 1 Pa. Code § 35.20 (relating to appeals from actions of the staff).
(Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.882, No.109, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 87 - Educational Gratuity Program › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 87 was added April 29, 1988, P.L.381, No.60, effective immediately and retroactive
            to January 1, 1988.
Cross References.
Chapter 87 is referred to in section 1704 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 87 - Educational Gratuity Program › Section 8701 - Definitions

§ 8701. 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:
"Commission."
The State Veterans' Commission established under section 1702 (relating to State Veterans' Commission).
"Educational institution."
Any college or university of the State System of Higher Education, a State-aided educational or training institution of a secondary or college grade or other institution of higher education, a business school, a trade school, a hospital school providing training for nurses, an institution providing courses in beauty culture, art, radio or undertaking or embalming, or such other educational training within this Commonwealth approved by the commission.
"Eligible disabled or deceased veteran."
A person who served in the military or naval forces of the United States, or a women's organization officially connected therewith, who:
(1) was killed in action or died as a result of wounds incurred during a period of war or armed conflict or as a result of hostile fire or terrorist attack during peacetime (as determined by the Department of Military Affairs);
(2) died in service during a period of war or armed conflict;
(3) was honorably discharged from the military or naval forces of the United States and certified by the United States Veterans' Administration as a 100% disabled veteran as a result of service during a period of war or armed conflict or as a result of hostile fire or terrorist attack (as determined by the Department of Military Affairs) during peacetime; or
(4) was honorably discharged from the military or naval forces of the United States and died as a result of a service-connected disability (as certified by the United States Veterans' Administration) incurred during a period of war or armed conflict or as a result of peacetime hostile fire or terrorist attack (as determined by the Department of Military Affairs).
"Qualified child."
Any child meeting the requirements of section 8703 (relating to eligibility and qualification requirements).
References in Text.
The Department of Military Affairs, referred to in this section, is now the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 87 - Educational Gratuity Program › Section 8702 - Educational gratuity payments

§ 8702. Educational gratuity payments.
(a) General rule.--
The commission shall make educational gratuity payments not exceeding $500 per term or semester per qualified child to each approved educational institution upon submission by that approved educational institution of proof that bills have been incurred or contracted covering matriculation fees and other necessary fees, tuition, board, room rent, books and supplies for a qualified child in a definite amount for the school year.
(b) Records.--
The commission shall attach the proof submitted under subsection (a) to the requisition prepared for payment out of appropriations made by the General Assembly for purposes of the educational gratuity payments.
(c) Duration of payments.--
Whenever a qualified child is completing an educational or training course and becomes 23 years of age before completing the course, the educational gratuity payment may be paid until the course is completed. No educational gratuity payments may be made for any qualified child for a period longer than four scholastic years, provided, however, that the department may adjust the payments per term or semester per child so that the total payments do not exceed the amount of the appropriation.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 87 - Educational Gratuity Program › Section 8703 - Eligibility and qualification requirements

§ 8703. Eligibility and qualification requirements.
(a) Eligibility standards.--
The following requirements shall be used to determine the eligibility of applicants for educational gratuity payments. The applicant shall be:
(1) Not less than 16 years of age nor more than 23 years of age.
(2) The child of an eligible disabled or deceased veteran.
(3) A resident of this Commonwealth for a period of five years immediately preceding the date the application was filed.
(b) Qualification determination.--
The commission shall determine qualified applicants based on the following requirements:
(1) The applicant meets the requirements of subsection (a).
(2) The applicant is attending an approved educational institution.
(3) The applicant demonstrates a financial need for the educational gratuity.
(c) Appeal.--
Any aggrieved applicant may appeal the decision of the commission to the Adjutant General under the provisions of Title 2 (relating to administrative law and procedure).
Cross References.
Section 8703 is referred to in section 8701 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 89 - Disabled Veterans' Real Estate Tax Exemption › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 89 was added April 29, 1988, P.L.381, No.60, effective immediately and retroactive
            to January 1, 1988.
Cross References.
Chapter 89 is referred to in section 1704 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 89 - Disabled Veterans' Real Estate Tax Exemption › Section 8901 - Definitions

§ 8901. 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:
"Blind."
Visual acuity of three-sixtieths or ten two-hundredths, or less normal vision.
"Commission."
The State Veterans' Commission established under section 1702 (relating to State Veterans' Commission).
"Paraplegic."
The bilateral paralysis of the upper or lower extremities of the body.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 89 - Disabled Veterans' Real Estate Tax Exemption › Section 8902 - Exemption

§ 8902. Exemption.
(a) General rule.--
Any resident of this Commonwealth shall be exempt from the payment of all real estate taxes levied upon any building, including the land upon which it stands, occupied by that person as a principal dwelling, if all of the following requirements are met:
(1) That person has been honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from the armed forces of the United States for service in any war or armed conflict in which this nation was engaged.
(2) As a result of such military service, that person is blind or paraplegic or has sustained the loss of two or more limbs, or has a service-connected disability declared by the United States Veterans' Administration or its successors to be a total or 100% permanent disability.
(3) The dwelling is owned by that person solely, with his or her spouse or as an estate by the entireties.
(4) The need for the exemption from the payment of real estate taxes has been determined by the State Veterans' Commission in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) Extension of exemption.--
The exemption provided in subsection (a) shall be extended to the unmarried surviving spouse upon the death of the eligible veteran provided that the State Veterans' Commission determines that such spouse is in need of an exemption.
(Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1459, No.161, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 8902 is referred to in section 8903 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 89 - Disabled Veterans' Real Estate Tax Exemption › Section 8903 - Duty of board

§ 8903. Duty of board.
When the conditions specified in section 8902 (relating to exemption) are determined to exist by the board for the assessment and revision of taxes, or by a similar board for the assessment of taxes, and upon the receipt by that board of a certification of need for the tax exemption from the commission, the board shall grant the tax exemption prescribed by section 8902. Notification of the granting of the tax exemption by the board shall be forwarded to the person who has received the exemption from the payment of real estate taxes and to the tax-levying bodies and tax collectors of all political subdivisions imposing taxes upon the dwelling of the person granted the exemption from payment of real estate taxes.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 89 - Disabled Veterans' Real Estate Tax Exemption › Section 8904 - Duty of commission

§ 8904. Duty of commission.
The commission shall:
(1) Fix uniform and equitable standards for determining the need for exemption from the payment of real estate taxes granted by this act. In fixing such uniform and equitable standards, the commission shall apply a rebuttable presumption that an applicant with annual income of $75,000 or less has a need for the exemption. Beginning on January 1, 2009, and every two years thereafter, the commission shall adjust the annual income level qualifying for the rebuttable presumption of need by an amount equal to the change in the Consumer Price Index in the preceding two years. The commission shall publish the adjusted annual income level qualifying for the rebuttable presumption of need as a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
(2) After submission of proof of need by the applicant for the exemption from payment of real estate taxes, determine the need of the applicant.
(3) Review at least once every five years all determinations of need for exemptions from the payment of real estate taxes which have been granted in order to determine any changes in the economic status of applicants bearing upon the question of need.
(4) Certify the name and address and the need for exemption from payment of real estate taxes, or termination of such need, to the board for the assessment and revision of taxes, or similar board for the assessment of taxes, having jurisdiction of the assessment of the real property owned solely or as an estate by the entirety and occupied as a residence by the person seeking the tax exemption granted by this chapter.
(Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1459, No.161, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 89 - Disabled Veterans' Real Estate Tax Exemption › Section 8906 - Limitation on sale of exempt real estate

§ 8906. Limitation on sale of exempt real estate.
No real property solely owned, or owned as an estate by the entirety, and used exclusively as a residence by any person who has been granted an exemption from the payment of real estate taxes pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be sold for the nonpayment of real property taxes for which the exemption from payment has been granted.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 91 - Oaths, Affirmations and Acknowledgments › Section 9101 - Acknowledgments and administering oaths without charge

§ 9101. Acknowledgments and administering oaths without charge.
It shall be the duty of any person authorized to take acknowledgments and administer oaths, to perform such service free of charge for any soldier, surviving spouse or orphan of a soldier, or parents of a soldier, who may apply to them for the purpose of making affidavit to papers for the purpose of obtaining pensions and all other papers connected with and referring to the military service of any ex-service person.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 92 - Certified Copies of Documents › Section 9201 - Certified copies of documents furnished without charge

§ 9201. Certified copies of documents furnished without charge.
(a) General rule.--
Whenever application shall be made to the proper public officer by or on behalf of any disabled war veteran, or member of the armed forces or their reserve components or the National Guard, of any war or armed conflict in which the United States has been, is now or shall hereafter be engaged, or by or on behalf of any dependent of any such veteran, or member of the armed forces or their reserve components or the National Guard, for a certified copy of any death certificate, birth certificate, marriage certificate or decree of divorce, for use in connection with any claim for death benefits, compensation allowance, family or dependency allotment, it shall be the duty of such public officer to furnish such certified copy free of any charge therefor provided for by any law of this Commonwealth. No divorce certificate shall be issued under this section unless said divorce action record shows all costs fully paid. As used in this section, the term "public officer" means an authorized official in the Department of Health as to any of the foregoing records in the possession of the Department of Health and the proper county officer as to any other records within this subsection.
(b) Credit for issuing certificate.--
Where any county office issues any certificate under this section, said office shall be given an earned credit for the same by proper authorities as if the fee for said certificate had been received from person or persons applying therefor.
(c) Compensation of issuing officer.--
In counties where the county officer issuing any certificate under this section is compensated on a fee basis, the fee for issuing such certificate shall be paid by the county, upon the presentation to the county commissioners of proper vouchers by the county officer issuing such certificate.
(d) Certificates relating to release or discharge.--
The department, upon request, shall provide one certified, true copy of each soldier's Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty to the Director of Veterans' Affairs of the county where the soldier resided at the time of enlistment or to the soldier or the soldier's representative free of any charge.
(Mar. 21, 1996, P.L.39, No.12, eff. 60 days; Apr. 4, 1996, P.L.98, No.22, eff. 60 days)
1996 Amendments.
Act 12 added subsec. (d) and Act 22 amended subsec. (a). Section 5 of Act 12 provided that the amendment of section 9201 shall apply to Certificates of Release or Discharge From Active Duty issued on or after the effective date of Act 12.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 93 - Veterans' Organizations › Section 9301 - Reports of annual conventions

§ 9301. Reports of annual conventions.
(a) Printing and distribution by Commonwealth.--
Whenever the department commanders of the Grand Army of the Republic, the United Spanish War Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, the American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans of the World War, the Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc., the American Veterans of World War II (AMVETS), Military Order of the Purple Heart, Jewish War Veterans, Catholic War Veterans, Inc., The Society of the 28th Division, A.E.F., the Marine Corps League and the Italian American War Veterans of the United States, Incorporated, shall report to the Department of Property and Supplies the proceedings of the annual encampment or conventions of their respective departments, with such general and special orders and circulars and other data which may form a part of said proceedings, then the said proceedings, so reported, shall be considered Commonwealth records, and under the direction of the Department of Property and Supplies, shall be printed and bound, and a printed and bound copy thereof shall be sent to each post or detachment in this Commonwealth of the organization of whose proceedings the same is a report.
(b) Number of copies printed and distributed.--
Not more than 1500 copies of each of such annual reports shall be printed and bound, and the balance remaining after the distribution provided for in subsection (a) may be requisitioned as follows:
(1) State Librarian, 300 copies.
(2) Legislative Reference Bureau and Senate Library, ten copies.
(3) Executive head of the organization of whose proceedings it is a report, the remaining copies.
References in Text.
The Department of Property and Supplies, referred to in subsec. (a), is now the Department of General Services.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 93 - Veterans' Organizations › Section 9302 - Veterans' associations accompanied by military bands to places of interment or divine services

§ 9302. Veterans' associations accompanied by military bands to places of interment or divine services.
All associations of veteran soldiers, when parading for the purpose of interring any deceased member of such association or other veteran soldier, or for the purpose of attending divine service on Sunday, may be accompanied by the proper military band, from their place of assembly to the place of interment or to the place of holding divine service, and thence to the point where they shall disband except that the band shall not play upon the return from such interment, or from such divine service.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 93 - Veterans' Organizations › Section 9303 - Charitable status of certain veterans' organizations

§ 9303. Charitable status of certain veterans' organizations.
(a) General rule.--
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any branch, post or camp of honorably discharged servicemen or servicewomen or an affiliated organization thereof shall be:
(1) Exempt from sales and use taxes imposed under Article II of the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, for all purchases used for benevolent, charitable or patriotic purposes.
(2) Exempt from any real property taxes for that portion of the real property that is actually and regularly used for benevolent, charitable or patriotic purposes.
(b) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "affiliated organization" means an affiliated organization as defined in section 461.1(b) of the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code.
(Oct. 16, 1998, P.L.780, No.96, eff. imd.)
1998 Amendment.
Act 96 added section 9303.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 94 - Missing Persons › Section 9401 - Federal findings of death or other status as evidence

§ 9401. Federal findings of death or other status as evidence.
A written finding of missing in action or presumed death made by the Department of Defense, or an officer or employee of the United States authorized to make such finding pursuant to the Federal Missing Persons Act (56 Stat. 143, 1092, and Public Laws, 408, Ch. 371, 2d Sess. 78th Cong. 50 U.S.C.App.Supp. 1001-17), as now or hereafter amended, or a duly certified copy of such finding shall be received in any court, office, or other place in this Commonwealth as prima facie evidence of the death of the person therein found to be missing in action or dead, and the date, circumstances, and place of his disappearance.
Cross References.
Section 9401 is referred to in sections 9402, 9403 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 94 - Missing Persons › Section 9402 - Federal reports of persons missing in action or interned as evidence

§ 9402. Federal reports of persons missing in action or interned as evidence.
An official written report, or record, or duly certified copy thereof, that a person is missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleaguered, besieged, or captured by an enemy, or is dead, or is alive, made by any officer, or employee of the United States authorized by the statute referred to in section 9401 (relating to Federal findings of death or other status as evidence), or by any other law of the United States to make same, shall be received in any court, office, or other place in this Commonwealth as prima facie evidence that such person is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleaguered, besieged, or captured by an enemy, or is dead, or is alive, as the case may be.
Cross References.
Section 9402 is referred to in section 9403 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 94 - Missing Persons › Section 9403 - Signatures of Federal officers presumed authorized

§ 9403. Signatures of Federal officers presumed authorized.
For the purposes of section 9401 (relating to Federal findings of death or other status as evidence) and section 9402 (relating to Federal reports of persons missing in action or interned as evidence), any finding, report, or record, or duly certified copy thereof purporting to have been signed by such an officer, or employee of the United States, as is described in sections 9401 and 9402, shall prima facie be deemed to have been signed and issued by such an officer, or employee, pursuant to law, and the person signing same shall prima facie be deemed to have acted within the scope of his authority. If a copy purports to have been certified by a person authorized by law to certify the same, such certified copy shall be prima facie evidence of his authority so to certify.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 95 - Long-term Care Patient Access to Pharmaceuticals › Section 9502 - Declaration of policy

§ 9502. Declaration of policy.
The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) A mechanism is to be provided through which patients who have the ability to acquire lower cost drugs through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs have access to those drugs if they reside in a long-term care facility, assisted living residence or personal care home.
(2) The mechanism is to be provided by permitting the pharmacy within the long-term care facility, assisted living residence or personal care home, or which has a contract with the entity to:
(i) receive the lower cost drugs directly from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs drug benefit program in the patient's name; and
(ii) repackage and relabel those drugs so they may be dispensed in unit doses to patients in a long-term care facility, assisted living residence or personal care home in compliance with the Food and Drug Administration, the United States Pharmacopeia and the policies and procedures of the long-term care facility, assisted living residence or personal care home.
(3) This chapter shall be interpreted and construed to effectuate the following purposes:
(i) To provide for the care, protection and treatment of patients in long-term care facilities, assisted living residences and personal care homes by allowing them to utilize the drug benefit provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
(ii) Consistent with the care, protection and treatment of patients in long-term care facilities, assisted living residences and personal care homes, to provide a means by which a pharmacy, within these settings or that has a contract with the entities listed, may:
(A) accept, on behalf of the patient, drugs received directly from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; and
(B) repackage and relabel those drugs so that the patient may receive them in a unit dose in compliance with the Food and Drug Administration, the United States Pharmacopeia and the policies and procedures of the long-term care facility, assisted living residence or personal care home.
(iii) To provide a means through which this chapter is executed and enforced and in which long-term care facilities, assisted living residences, personal care homes, pharmacists, drug source facilities and pharmaceutical providers may implement this chapter.
(4) Only individuals eligible for benefits provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible for the program under this chapter.
(Oct. 14, 2014, P.L.2511, No.147, eff. 60 days)
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.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 95 - Long-term Care Patient Access to Pharmaceuticals › Section 9503 - Definitions

§ 9503. 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:
"Assisted living residence."
As defined in section 1001 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code.
"Board."
The State Board of Pharmacy.
"Drug source facility."
A facility:
(1) where drugs are lawfully manufactured, dispensed or distributed; and
(2) which is:
(i) operated by or under contract with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or
(ii) approved by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
"Lockbox." A cabinet, safe, container or other structure to contain medications that shall be securely locked, substantially constructed and accessible only to the pharmacist or his representative as authorized by the regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy.
"Long-term care facility." A long-term care nursing facility as defined in section 802.1 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act.
"Means." The placement of a lockbox at a location at a long-term care facility, assisted living residence or personal care home.
"Personal care home." As defined in section 1001 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code.
"Pharmaceutical provider." An entity that employs a pharmacist.
(Oct. 14, 2014, P.L.2511, No.147, eff. 60 days)
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.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 95 - Long-term Care Patient Access to Pharmaceuticals › Section 9504 - State Board of Pharmacy

§ 9504. State Board of Pharmacy.
The board has the following powers and duties:
(1) Develop the form required by section 9505(b)(3) and (4) (relating to third-party drugs in long-term care facilities).
(2) Publish a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin that the form has been developed.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 95 - Long-term Care Patient Access to Pharmaceuticals › Section 9506 - Recordkeeping

§ 9506. Recordkeeping.
For each drug dispensed in accordance with section 9505(a) (relating to third-party drugs in long-term care facilities, assisted living residences and personal care homes), the person authorized to dispense the drug and the long-term care facility, assisted living residence or personal care home shall maintain a record for at least two years of all of the items specified in section 9505(b)(7).
(Oct. 14, 2014, P.L.2511, No.147, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS › Chapter 95 - Long-term Care Patient Access to Pharmaceuticals › Section 9507 - Fee

§ 9507. Fee.
A person authorized under section 9505(a) (relating to third-party drugs in long-term care facilities, assisted living residences and personal care homes) to dispense a drug may charge no more than the maximum dispensing fee authorized by the Department of Public Welfare regulations under the medical assistance program.
(Oct. 14, 2014, P.L.2511, No.147, eff. 60 days)
References in Text.
The Department of Public Welfare, referred to in this section, was redesignated as the Department of Human Services by Act 132 of 2014.