# 35 Pa.C.S. § 7303: Debris and wreckage removal

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7303

## Section

- **Citation:** 35 Pa.C.S. § 7303
- **Heading:** Debris and wreckage removal
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 73 / Section 7303

## Text

(a) Authority of Governor.--Whenever the Governor has declared a disaster emergency to exist under this part, or the President, at the request of the Governor, has declared a major disaster or emergency to exist in this Commonwealth, the Governor is authorized:

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, through the use of Commonwealth agencies or instrumentalities, to clear or remove from publicly or privately owned land or water, debris and wreckage which may threaten public health or safety, or public or private property.

(2) To accept funds from the Federal Government and utilize the funds to make grants or to reimburse any political subdivision for the purpose of removing debris or wreckage from publicly or privately owned land or water.

(b) Authority of Commonwealth personnel.--Whenever the Governor provides for clearance of debris or wreckage pursuant to subsection (a), employees of the designated Commonwealth agencies or individuals appointed by the Commonwealth are authorized to enter upon private land or waters and perform any tasks necessary to the removal or clearance operation.

(c) Nonliability of Commonwealth personnel.--Except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence or bad faith, any Commonwealth employee or agent complying with and performing duties pursuant to orders of the Governor under this section shall not be liable for death of or injury to persons or damage to property. Cross References. Section 7303 is referred to in section 7306 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7301 General authority of Governor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7301.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7302 Temporary housing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7302.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7303 Debris and wreckage removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7303.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7304 Community disaster loans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7304.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7305 Individual and family assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7305.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7305.1 Grants for hazard mitigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7305.1.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7306 Appropriation of Federal funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7306.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7307 Use and appropriation of unused Commonwealth funds (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7307.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7308 Laws suspended during emergency assignments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7308.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7311 Creation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7311.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7312 Organization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7312.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7313 Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7313.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7314 Utilization of existing services and facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7314.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7315 Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7315.md)

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