# 12 Pa.C.S. § 1: Findings and declarations

> Pennsylvania · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T12_C1_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 Pa.C.S. § 1
- **Heading:** Findings and declarations
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 1

## Text

The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1) The headwinds to the economy on a national and State level are significant.

(2) The financial stability of the citizens of this Commonwealth is challenged.

(3) It is important to authorize and provide a regulatory framework for financial institutions to conduct savings promotion programs to encourage robust saving habits and improve financial literacy.

(4) The framework under paragraph (3) should include financial services for legitimate cannabis-related businesses. Explanatory Note. Act 56 added Chapters 55 and 57 of Title 12. 2024, OCTOBER 29, P.L.1056, No.116

## Nearby sections

- [12 Pa.C.S. § 1 Findings and declarations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T12_C1_S1.md)
- [12 Pa.C.S. § 101 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T12_C1_S101.md)

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