53 Pa.C.S. § 1382
This is the official text of 53 Pa.C.S. § 1382, part of Pennsylvania’s Pa.C.S — part of the compiled statutory law of Pennsylvania, published by the state as "Pa.C.S." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Definitions.
Official statutory text
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Commission." The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
"Committee." The Local Government Records Committee.
"Public records." Any papers, books, maps, photographs or other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received by an entity under law or in connection with the exercise of its powers and the discharge of its duties.
"Commission." The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
"Committee." The Local Government Records Committee.
"Public records." Any papers, books, maps, photographs or other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received by an entity under law or in connection with the exercise of its powers and the discharge of its duties.
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