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Farm Transitioning

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Statutes

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Pennsylvania:

Pennsylvania statutes are accessible online through the Unofficial Purdon’s Pennsylvania Statutes website. Be aware that this information is subject to change as a result of subsequent amendments. Please consult an attorney if you are in need of the most up-to-date statutory information.


Regulations

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Case Law

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court:

  • Commonwealth v. Peters Orchard Company, 515 A.2d 550, (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1986) (holding that a family farm corporation which is solely engaged in the business of leasing is not entitled to the family farm corporation exemption from capital stock tax).


Legislative Activity

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Publications

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