Pennsylvania Act 1990-99 — NEW FREEDOM THEATRE - ACQUISITION

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NEW FREEDOM THEATRE - ACQUISITION
                  Act of Jul. 10, 1990, P.L. 414, No. 99              Cl. 37
                                  AN ACT

     Authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to
        acquire, for a nominal sum or gift, on behalf of the
        Commonwealth, the New Freedom Theatre in the City of
        Philadelphia, providing for its renovation and authorizing an
        agreement for the administration thereof by the New Freedom
        Theatre Group.

        The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
     hereby enacts as follows:

     Section 1.  Acceptance of gift.
        The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is hereby
     authorized and empowered to acquire for a nominal sum or gift,
     on behalf of the Commonwealth, the New Freedom Theatre which is
     located in the City of Philadelphia.
     Section 2.  Restoration and maintenance.
        Upon acquisition, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
     Commission is directed to restore, improve and maintain, or
     contract for the restoration, improvement and maintenance of,
     the New Freedom Theatre.
     Section 3.  Supervision and management.
        The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is
     authorized to enter into an agreement with the New Freedom
     Theatre Group whereby it shall have possession and
     administration of the New Freedom Theatre. The agreement shall
     establish the terms of possession in the form of a lease
     acceptable to both parties. The agreement shall contain a
     covenant of that group to maintain the property so as to promote
     public awareness of the history and culture of African-
     Americans.
     Section  4.  Effective date.
        This act shall take effect immediately.