12 Pa.C.S. § 8
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The following apply:
(1) The remedies under 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 62 for violations of a provision of 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 62 are not exclusive and shall be in addition to other procedures or remedies for a violation or conduct provided for in other law.
(2) The provisions of 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 62 shall apply to any license, license renewal and license application issued or made on or after the effective date of this act.
(3) The provisions of 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 62 do not apply to or affect the validity of the following:
(i) A license issued prior to the effective date of this act.
(ii) A contract that is otherwise within the purview of 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 62 and was made prior to the effective date of this act.
(4) Nothing in 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 shall affect the validity of an agreement or contractual relationship entered into prior to April 1, 1967, except that a rate in excess of that allowed by 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 shall be reduced to the permissible rate on or before April 1, 1967.
(5) The remedies under 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 for violation of a provision of 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 are not exclusive and
shall be in addition to other procedures or remedies for a violation or conduct provided for in other law. Explanatory Note. Act 98 amended or added sections 6102 and 6112 of Title 7, Part IV heading, Part V and Part IX heading of Title 12 and sections 6902 and 6911 of Title 42. 2014, OCTOBER 22, P.L.2569, NO.161 § 1. Legislative findings and declarations. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) The successful operation and enhancement of the active, reserve and the National Guard components of our nation's military are essential to the well-being and safety of our nation and to the citizens of this Commonwealth.
(2) The United States military installations, organizations and defense-related regions comprised of military bases and supporting private sector enterprises located in this Commonwealth are of vital importance to the efficient and effective operation of the various branches of the military and are a significant contributor to the Commonwealth's economy.
(3) There is a need to have an integrated approach among Federal, State and local agencies, the general public and private businesses in the economic enhancement and preservation of the military installations and organizations.
(4) The Commonwealth shall promote the health, safety, employment, business opportunities, economic activity and general welfare of our citizens by establishing, within the Department of Community and Economic Development, a commission to carry out these goals. Explanatory Note. Act 161 amended, added, repealed or deleted section 302, Chapter 4, sections 2302, 2303, 2304, 2305, 2306, 2307, 2308, 2309, 2310, 2310.1, 2311, 2902, 2903, 2905, 2906, 2907, 2908, 2909, 2910, 2911 and 2912, Chapter
and the Part IV heading of Title 12 and the heading and Subchapters A, B, C, D of Chapter 11 of Title 64.
(1) The remedies under 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 62 for violations of a provision of 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 62 are not exclusive and shall be in addition to other procedures or remedies for a violation or conduct provided for in other law.
(2) The provisions of 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 62 shall apply to any license, license renewal and license application issued or made on or after the effective date of this act.
(3) The provisions of 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 62 do not apply to or affect the validity of the following:
(i) A license issued prior to the effective date of this act.
(ii) A contract that is otherwise within the purview of 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 62 and was made prior to the effective date of this act.
(4) Nothing in 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 shall affect the validity of an agreement or contractual relationship entered into prior to April 1, 1967, except that a rate in excess of that allowed by 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 shall be reduced to the permissible rate on or before April 1, 1967.
(5) The remedies under 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 for violation of a provision of 12 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 are not exclusive and
shall be in addition to other procedures or remedies for a violation or conduct provided for in other law. Explanatory Note. Act 98 amended or added sections 6102 and 6112 of Title 7, Part IV heading, Part V and Part IX heading of Title 12 and sections 6902 and 6911 of Title 42. 2014, OCTOBER 22, P.L.2569, NO.161 § 1. Legislative findings and declarations. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) The successful operation and enhancement of the active, reserve and the National Guard components of our nation's military are essential to the well-being and safety of our nation and to the citizens of this Commonwealth.
(2) The United States military installations, organizations and defense-related regions comprised of military bases and supporting private sector enterprises located in this Commonwealth are of vital importance to the efficient and effective operation of the various branches of the military and are a significant contributor to the Commonwealth's economy.
(3) There is a need to have an integrated approach among Federal, State and local agencies, the general public and private businesses in the economic enhancement and preservation of the military installations and organizations.
(4) The Commonwealth shall promote the health, safety, employment, business opportunities, economic activity and general welfare of our citizens by establishing, within the Department of Community and Economic Development, a commission to carry out these goals. Explanatory Note. Act 161 amended, added, repealed or deleted section 302, Chapter 4, sections 2302, 2303, 2304, 2305, 2306, 2307, 2308, 2309, 2310, 2310.1, 2311, 2902, 2903, 2905, 2906, 2907, 2908, 2909, 2910, 2911 and 2912, Chapter
and the Part IV heading of Title 12 and the heading and Subchapters A, B, C, D of Chapter 11 of Title 64.
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