township.
(2) A home rule, optional plan or optional charter
municipality.
(3) Any other general purpose unit of government
established by the General Assembly.
(4) A municipal authority.
(5) An entity formed under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 23 Subch. A
(relating to intergovernmental cooperation).
"Policy." A requirement, including a zoning or building code
requirement or restriction, which is imposed by statute
regulation, ordinance, resolution, rule, guideline, code,
general or specific plan provision or otherwise.
Section 3. Prohibition on restrictions on household appliances.
A Commonwealth agency or municipality may not adopt a policy
to prohibit the sale, installation or use of any of the
following:
(1) Natural gas-powered home heating equipment.
(2) Natural gas-powered home appliances.
(3) Grills, stoves and other food preparation appliances
designed to be used outdoors.
(4) Natural gas powered-torches, lamps and other
features designed to be used outdoors.
(5) Any other home or outdoor appliances or heating
equipment powered by a specific energy source.
Section 4. Civil actions authorized.
A person who alleges a violation of section 3 may bring a
civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive
relief or other appropriate damages within 180 days after the
occurrence of the alleged violation.
Section 5. Effective date.
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