# 51 Pa.C.S. § 7301: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7301

## Section

- **Citation:** 51 Pa.C.S. § 7301
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 51 / Chapter 73 / Section 7301

## Text

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:

"Active military service." Active service in any of the armed services or forces of the United States or of this Commonwealth.

"Be drafted." To be drafted, to be ordered into active military service if a member of a reserve component of the armed forces, or in any way to enter involuntarily, or remain in active military service, or to enter voluntarily into active military service for such period as is necessary to satisfy one's draft obligation.

"Employee." Any appointed officer or employee regularly employed by the Commonwealth, in its civil service or otherwise, or by any department, board, bureau, commission, authority, agency or office thereof, or by any political subdivision or local authority of the Commonwealth, but shall not mean any employee of any school district or vocational school district.

"Enlist." To enlist, enroll, reenlist, or in any way voluntarily to enter or remain in active military service.

"Reserve component of the armed forces." The United States Army Reserve, United States Navy Reserve, United States Marine Corps Reserve, United States Coast Guard Reserve, United States Air Force Reserve, Pennsylvania National Guard and Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Cross References. Section 7301 is referred to in section 1301 of Title 16 (Counties); section 8302 of Title 24 (Education); section 2707.1 of Title 30 (Fish); section 2706 of Title 34 (Game); section 5302 of Title 71 (State Government).

## Nearby sections

- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7301 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7301.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7302 Granting military leaves of absence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7302.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7303 Expiration of military leaves of absence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7303.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7304 Reemployment rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7304.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7305 Seniority rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7305.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7306 Retirement rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7306.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7307 Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7307.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7308 Loss of benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7308.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7309 Employment discrimination for military membership or duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7309.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7310 Contract by minors for servicemen's readjustment loans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7310.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7311 Sale of real property for delinquent taxes and municipal claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7311.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7312 Stay of eviction or distress during military service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7312.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7313 Educational leave of absence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7313.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7314 Stay of proceedings when military service affects conduct thereof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7314.md)

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