(a) Decree.--When a borough is created, the clerk of courts in each county affected shall, within 30 days of the creation, certify to the Department of State, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Community and Economic Development and the county planning commission a copy of the decree of court incorporating the borough. The clerk may impose a fee of $3.50 as part of the costs of the proceeding for the services under this subsection.
(b) Penalty.--Any clerk of court who fails, neglects or refuses to furnish the certifications as provided under this part commits a summary offense and shall pay a fine of not more than $50.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 4(3)(iii) of Act 37 of 2014 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to continuation of prior law.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 8 - BOROUGHS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS
Chapter 2 - Creation and Alteration
Section 201 - Contiguous areas
Section 202.1 - Borough advisory committee
Section 202.2 - Advisability of incorporation, certification of question for referendum and decree
Section 205 - Borough government and requisites of charter
Section 211 - Temporary preservation, organization and election of officers
Section 213 - Adjustment of indebtedness
Section 214 - Judicial adjustment
Section 215 - Judicial adjustment award proceedings
Section 217 - Compensation, expenses and costs
Section 218 - Territory located in multiple counties
Section 219 - Bond issues and taxation
Section 232 - Filing, notice and return
Section 233 - Borough government
Section 235 - Costs and expenses