[Ord. 1005, 5/23/2011]
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to make an insurance
company, association or exchange liable for any amount in excess of
proceeds payable under its insurance policy or for any other act performed
pursuant to this chapter or to make this Borough of Hatboro, any Borough
official, a municipality, or public official an insured under a policy
of insurance or to create an obligation to pay delinquent property
taxes or unpaid removal liens or expenses other than as provided in
this Part.
[Ord. 1005, 5/23/2011]
An insurance company, association, or exchange making payment
of policy proceeds under this chapter for delinquent taxes or structure
removal liens or removal expenses incurred by the Borough of Hatboro
shall have a full benefit of such payment including all rights of
subrogation and of assignment.
[Ord. 1005, 5/23/2011]
This Part shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purpose
to deter the commission of arson and related crimes, to discourage
the abandonment of property, and to prevent urban blight and deterioration.
[Ord. 1005, 5/23/2011]
The Secretary of the Borough of Hatboro shall transmit a certified
copy of this Part promptly to the Pennsylvania Department of Community
and Economic Development.
[Ord. 1005, 5/23/2011]
Any owner of property, any named insured or insurer who violates
the provisions of this chapter or who shall fail to comply with any
of the requirements hereof shall be sentenced, upon conviction thereof,
to a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment
of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30
days. Each day on which an offense shall continue shall be deemed
a separate offense.