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Org./Source: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Year: 1990

Pennsylvania’s Rails-to-Trails Act (32 P.S. § 5611 ) provides for rail-trails acquired under the Act liability protection similar to that found in PA's Recreational Use of Land and Water Act. It also establishes within DCNR a program to acquire, operate, maintain and develop available railroad rights-of-way for public recreational trail use.

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PA_Rails_To_Trails_ACT_188.pdf (56.0 KB)

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Item type(s): Legislative Act/Resolution
Topic tags: Liability Associated with Recreational Use
Related guides: Recreational Use of Land and Water Act, Reducing Liability Associated with Public Access

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