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Blaine Township US Corporate Land Development Ordinance

United States of America
Blaine Township, Pennsylvania
Approved in 2006
Local law
Rights Of Nature
Natural communities and ecosystems
All Nature
Residents of the Township of Blaine; CELDF
Civil Society, NGO

Summary

In 2006, residents of Blaine Township, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance that prevents people from using non-family owned corporations to engage in land development within the township. The ordinance also recognized that “natural communities and ecosystems possess inalienable and fundamental rights to exist and flourish within Blaine Township.” The ordinance also said all residents of Blaine Township possess a fundamental and inalienable right to a healthy environment.

To see the original legal document(s) for this initiative, click the links below:

Blaine Township Corporate Land Development Ordinance [PDF]

To see other supplementary information related to this initiative, click the links below:

CELDF Report on Blain County

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