(a) General rule.--Council may acquire, by purchase, gift or the right of eminent domain, any land for the use of the Pennsylvania National Guard and may convey lands so acquired to the Commonwealth in order to assist the State Armory Board in the erection of armories.
(b) Limitations.--The power conferred by this section shall not be exercised to take any church property, graveyard or cemetery.
(c) Lands outside city limits.--Lands within three miles outside the limits of the city may be acquired in accordance with this section for the use of the Pennsylvania National Guard. However, if the land outside the limits of the city is acquired by eminent domain, the taking shall be subject to the limitations in 26 Pa.C.S. ยง 206 (relating to extraterritorial takings).
Cross References. Section 144A14 is referred to in section 12801 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 144A - Veterans' Affairs
Section 144A01 - Appropriations to veterans' organizations
Section 144A02 - Rooms for meetings of veterans
Section 144A11 - Support of Pennsylvania National Guard units
Section 144A12 - Assistance of armories
Section 144A13 - Eminent domain for National Guard purposes
Section 144A14 - Land for armory purposes
Section 144A21 - Purchase of burial grounds for deceased servicepersons
Section 144A22 - Care of memorials