# 26 Pa.C.S. § 206: Extraterritorial takings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T26_C2_S206

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 Pa.C.S. § 206
- **Heading:** Extraterritorial takings
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 206

## Text

(a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), no political subdivision shall exercise eminent domain authority against land that is situated in another political subdivision without the approval by resolution of the governing body of the political subdivision in which the land is situated.

(b) Exceptions.--This section shall not apply to any of the following:

(1) A school district which exercises eminent domain authority against property located within its geographic boundaries.

(2) An authority formed under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 56 (relating to municipal authorities) which exercises eminent domain authority against property located within its geographic boundaries.

(3) The exercise of eminent domain authority under 74 Pa.C.S. § 5920 (relating to acquisition of air rights). Cross References. Section 206 is referred to sections 2009, 2021, 2411, 2441, 25B05 of Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns); sections 12409, 13206, 13240, 13401, 14201, 144A14 of Title 11 (Cities); sections 4333, 6105, 6161 of Title 73 (Townships).

## Nearby sections

- [26 Pa.C.S. § 201 Short title of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T26_C2_S201.md)
- [26 Pa.C.S. § 202 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T26_C2_S202.md)
- [26 Pa.C.S. § 203 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T26_C2_S203.md)
- [26 Pa.C.S. § 204 Eminent domain for private business prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T26_C2_S204.md)
- [26 Pa.C.S. § 205 Blight.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T26_C2_S205.md)
- [26 Pa.C.S. § 206 Extraterritorial takings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T26_C2_S206.md)
- [26 Pa.C.S. § 207 Eminent domain of agricultural property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T26_C2_S207.md)
- [26 Pa.C.S. § 208 Eminent domain of land subject to conservation easement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T26_C2_S208.md)

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