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§ 708. Fort Indiantown Gap

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 51 Pa.C.S.A. Military AffairsEffective: December 27, 2010

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 51 Pa.C.S.A. Military Affairs (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Pennsylvania National Guard, Pennsylvania Guard and Militia
Subpart A. Organization
Chapter 7. Department of Military Affairs (Refs & Annos)
Effective: December 27, 2010
51 Pa.C.S.A. § 708
§ 708. Fort Indiantown Gap
(a) Operation.--The Adjutant General is authorized to promulgate rules, regulations and policies for the continuing operation of Fort Indiantown Gap.
(b) Lease of installation.--The Adjutant General is authorized to enter into agreements with the Federal Government and state governments for the purpose of permitting soldiers under their command to use the real estate and equipment at Fort Indiantown Gap for military training purposes.
(c) Real estate.--Upon the request of the Adjutant General and with the approval of the Governor, the Secretary of General Services is authorized to purchase lands adjacent to Fort Indiantown Gap and to accept on behalf of the department and the Commonwealth any improvements or appurtenances to the lands comprising the installation.
(d) Morale, recreation and welfare.--The Adjutant General is authorized to operate facilities and organize activities and programs at Fort Indiantown Gap for the purpose of improving the morale, welfare and quality of life of service members, military dependents and veterans. The Adjutant General is also authorized to enter into concession agreements with private organizations for the continued operation of a canteen, exchange, commissary, restaurant or other enterprise which will improve the morale or welfare of active, retired or reserve members. These operations, facilities, activities and programs must be financially self-sustaining, and any income, including fees and charges, derived from the concession agreements and the operation of the facilities, activities and programs shall be deposited by the Adjutant General with a bank or trust company. Moneys in the account may only be used for the continued operation of the facilities, activities or programs at Fort Indiantown Gap. Any Federal funds specifically designated to assist the Adjutant General in implementing this subsection are hereby appropriated to the department for these purposes. No General Fund moneys or other State funds shall be used for the purposes authorized under this subsection. An audit of all accounts under this subsection must be conducted annually on the State fiscal year basis, and the department shall provide a copy of the audit to the Secretary of the Budget.
(e) Offense.--A person who violates a rule or regulation promulgated under this section and designated by the Adjutant General as being for the protection of persons or property at Fort Indiantown Gap commits a summary offense.

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1998, May 7, P.L. 355, No. 56, § 1, effective in 60 days. Amended 2010, Oct. 27, P.L. 872, No. 89, § 1, effective in 60 days [Dec. 27, 2010].
51 Pa.C.S.A. § 708, PA ST 51 Pa.C.S.A. § 708
Current through Act 11 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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