Investigation and settlement - 34 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 552

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     § 552.  Investigation and settlement.
        As soon as possible after the claim for damages is received,
     an officer of the commission shall interview the claimant and
     inspect the property reported as damaged, if not previously
     inspected, to collect any additional evidence which may appear
     necessary and effect a settlement of the claim when possible.
     The officer of the commission shall have authority immediately
     to seize any property for evidence which shall be returned to
     the owner upon refusal of the claim or, upon payment of the
     claim, disposed of at the discretion of the director.

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