Bonds and Government Finance Law in Pennsylvania
This page covers bonds and government finance law as it applies in Pennsylvania — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what bonds and government finance protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern bonds and government finance in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state law
- Title 12 - Commerce and Trade › Chapter 43 - Property Assessed Clean Energy ProgramPA 12 § 12-4302
- Title 13 - Commercial Code › Chapter 91 - General ProvisionsPA 13 § 13-9102
- Title 13 - Commercial Code › Chapter 91 - General ProvisionsPA 13 § 13-9109
- Title 16 - Counties › Chapter 171 - Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Renaissance InitiativePA 16 § 16-17133
- Title 16 - Counties › Chapter 171 - Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Renaissance InitiativePA 16 § 16-17144
- Title 16 - Counties › Chapter 173 - Third Class County Convention Center AuthoritiesPA 16 § 16-17303
Federal law
- Title 31 — Money and Finance
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Title 26 — Internal Revenue Code
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Trust Indenture Act of 1939
Applies to corporate bond and debt securities; requires a trustee to act on behalf of bondholders. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 77aaa–77bbbb.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for bonds and government finance in Pennsylvania.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.