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Fort Indiantown Gap - 51 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 708

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     § 708.  Fort Indiantown Gap.
        (a)  Operation.--The Adjutant General is authorized to
     promulgate rules, regulations and policies for the continuing
     operation of Fort Indiantown Gap.
        (b)  Lease of installation.--The Adjutant General is
     authorized to enter into agreements with the Federal Government
     and state governments for the purpose of permitting soldiers
     under their command to use the real estate and equipment at Fort
     Indiantown Gap for military training purposes.
        (c)  Real estate.--Upon the request of the Adjutant General
     and with the approval of the Governor, the Secretary of General
     Services is authorized to purchase lands adjacent to Fort
     Indiantown Gap and to accept on behalf of the department and the
     Commonwealth any improvements or appurtenances to the lands
     comprising the installation.
        (d)  Morale, recreation and welfare.--The Adjutant General is
     authorized to operate facilities and organize activities and
     programs at Fort Indiantown Gap for the purpose of improving the
     morale, welfare and quality of life of service members, military
     dependents and veterans. The Adjutant General is also authorized
     to enter into concession agreements with private organizations
     for the continued operation of a canteen, exchange, commissary,
     restaurant or other enterprise which will improve the morale or
     welfare of active, retired or reserve members. These operations,
     facilities, activities and programs must be financially self-
     sustaining, and any income, including fees and charges, derived
     from the concession agreements and the operation of the
     facilities, activities and programs shall be deposited by the
     Adjutant General with a bank or trust company. Moneys in the
     account may only be used for the continued operation of the
     facilities, activities or programs at Fort Indiantown Gap. Any
     Federal funds specifically designated to assist the Adjutant
     General in implementing this subsection are hereby appropriated
     to the department for these purposes. No General Fund moneys or
     other State funds shall be used for the purposes authorized
     under this subsection. An audit of all accounts under this
     subsection must be conducted annually on the State fiscal year
     basis, and the department shall provide a copy of the audit to
     the Secretary of the Budget.
     (May 7, 1998, P.L.355, No.56, eff. July 1, 1998)

        1998 Amendment.  Act 56 added section 708.

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