Section 19.328. Acquisition of historical site

AN ACT
Authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to acquire the historic John Brown House in the Borough of Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is authorized to acquire on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania the lot and residence at 225 East King Street in the Borough of Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, which is known historically as the John Brown House from its association with the famous abolitionist leader and his fight to end slavery.

Section 2. The lot and residence when acquired shall be under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for preservation, care and maintenance as a historic site. The commission may adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the preservation of the property and the visitation thereof by the public.

Section 3. Title to the property shall be taken in the name of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and before its acceptance shall be approved in the manner provided by law.

Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately.