73 Pa.C.S. § 105
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Classification of townships.
Official statutory text
(a) General rule.--Townships now in existence and those to be created are divided into two classes:
(1) townships of the first class; and
(2) townships of the second class.
(b) Township of the first class.--A township of the first class shall be a township having a population of at least 300 inhabitants to the square mile and:
(1) is functioning as a township of the first class as of June 24, 1931; or
(2) was created after June 24, 1931, as a township of the first class in the manner provided in this part.
(c) Township of the second class.--A township that is not a township of the first class or a home rule municipality shall be classified as a township of the second class.
(d) Change between classes.--A change from one class to the other shall be made only as provided by this part or the laws relating to townships of the second class.
(1) townships of the first class; and
(2) townships of the second class.
(b) Township of the first class.--A township of the first class shall be a township having a population of at least 300 inhabitants to the square mile and:
(1) is functioning as a township of the first class as of June 24, 1931; or
(2) was created after June 24, 1931, as a township of the first class in the manner provided in this part.
(c) Township of the second class.--A township that is not a township of the first class or a home rule municipality shall be classified as a township of the second class.
(d) Change between classes.--A change from one class to the other shall be made only as provided by this part or the laws relating to townships of the second class.
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