Section 1.61. Force and effect

This subchapter constitutes legal advice rendered to executive agencies of the Commonwealth under the jurisdiction of the Governor under section 301(3) of the Commonwealth Attorneys Act (71 P. S. § 732-301(3)). This legal advice is codified in this subchapter as a statement of policy which is permanent and general in nature containing an interpretation of a statute issued without reliance upon express or implied rulemaking authority as provided by 1 Pa. Code § § 1.4 and 3.26a (relating to definitions; and statements of policy). As a statement of policy, this subchapter is directory, rather than mandatory, and is not intended to have the force and effect of law. This subchapter is intended to provide advice and guidance to agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor regarding the execution of statutory duties and responsibilities.