24 Pa.C.S. § 102
This is the official text of 24 Pa.C.S. § 102, 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
Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are applicable to specific provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when used in this title shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Certificate of authority." An instrument in writing issued by the department authorizing a person to engage in this Commonwealth in the business or occupation specified in the instrument.
"Department." The Department of Education of the Commonwealth.
"State board." The State Board of Education of the Commonwealth.
"Certificate of authority." An instrument in writing issued by the department authorizing a person to engage in this Commonwealth in the business or occupation specified in the instrument.
"Department." The Department of Education of the Commonwealth.
"State board." The State Board of Education of the Commonwealth.
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