A borough may enter upon any land lying near a watercourse and secure the material as may be necessary for the purpose of making and repairing the embankments along the watercourse when the material cannot be obtained by contract at a reasonable price. The borough shall cause no unnecessary damage to the owners of the land, shall repair any fences, structures or damage to the land that is caused by the borough and shall compensate the owner, either by agreement or in accordance with 26 Pa.C.S. (relating to eminent domain), for any materials obtained under this section.
Cross References. Section 2202 is referred to in section 2204 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 8 - BOROUGHS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS
Chapter 22 - Storm Sewers and Watercourses
Section 2201 - Authority of boroughs
Section 2202 - Right of entry upon lands
Section 2203 - Manner of financing work
Section 2204 - Proceedings to assess damages
Section 2205 - Unlawful to build within right-of-way of storm sewers