§ 5602. Legislative findings and policy
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 32 P.S. Forests, Waters and State Parks
32 P.S. § 5602
§ 5602. Legislative findings and policy
The General Assembly finds that caves are uncommon geologic phenomena and that the minerals deposited therein may be rare and occur in unique forms of great beauty which are irreplaceable if destroyed. Also irreplaceable are the archeological resources in caves which are of great scientific and historic value. It is further found that the organisms which live in caves are unusual and of limited numbers, that many are rare and endangered species and that caves are a natural conduit for groundwater flow and are highly subject to water pollution, thus having far-reaching effects transcending man's property boundaries. It is therefore declared to be the policy of the General Assembly and the intent of this act to protect these unique natural and cultural resources.
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1990, Nov. 21, P.L. 539, No. 133, § 2, effective in 60 days.
32 P.S. § 5602, PA ST 32 P.S. § 5602
Current through Act 11 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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