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4327 – Transfer Of Custody To Local Museum Upon Application | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law allowing local museums to petition for custody of historical documents, with provisions for copies and return requests.

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4327 – Transfer Of Custody To Local Museum Upon Application

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 4327

Summary

Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 4327 allows local museums and qualified organizations within a county to petition for custody of historical documents for public display. The law also provides procedures for substituting permanent copies of documents and allows for the return of documents to their original custodians upon request. These provisions aim to facilitate the preservation and public accessibility of historical records.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law allowing local museums to petition for custody of historical documents, with provisions for copies and return requests.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.