# 24 Pa.C.S. § 6508: Restraining use of term "college," "university" or

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6508

## Section

- **Citation:** 24 Pa.C.S. § 6508
- **Heading:** Restraining use of term "college," "university" or
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 24 / Chapter 65 / Section 6508

## Text

"seminary." Upon the application of the Attorney General, any court having jurisdiction shall, in a proper case where a violation

of this chapter is shown, grant an injunction restraining the use of the designation of "college," "university" or "seminary."

## Nearby sections

- [24 Pa.C.S. § 6501 Applicability of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6501.md)
- [24 Pa.C.S. § 6502 State board to prescribe standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6502.md)
- [24 Pa.C.S. § 6503 Certification of institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6503.md)
- [24 Pa.C.S. § 6503.1 Change of designation to university.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6503.1.md)
- [24 Pa.C.S. § 6504 Fundamental changes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6504.md)
- [24 Pa.C.S. § 6505 Power to confer degrees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6505.md)
- [24 Pa.C.S. § 6506 Visitation of institutions and revocation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6506.md)
- [24 Pa.C.S. § 6507 Institution names to be approved by department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6507.md)
- [24 Pa.C.S. § 6507.1 Change of designation to college.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6507.1.md)
- [24 Pa.C.S. § 6508 Restraining use of term "college," "university" or](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6508.md)
- [24 Pa.C.S. § 6509 Penalty for violation of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T24_C65_S6509.md)

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