§ 1504. Purchase or lease of ground for armories. The Armory Board shall have full authority to purchase or lease ground in the various localities throughout this Commonwealth where it shall be deemed necessary to provide armories. The ground in each instance shall be purchased or leased in the name and for the use of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and upon the ground so purchased or leased, the Armory Board is authorized and directed to erect an armory or use said land for the benefit of the Pennsylvania military forces. When such armory or armories are erected or provided, the said Armory Board shall have charge thereof and arrange for its occupancy and use, under the direction and responsibility of the senior officer in command of the using unit or organization.

§ 1504. Purchase or lease of ground for armories. The Armory Board shall have full authority to purchase or lease ground in the various localities throughout this Commonwealth where it shall be deemed necessary to provide armories. The ground in each instance shall be purchased or leased in the name and for the use of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and upon the ground so purchased or leased, the Armory Board is authorized and directed to erect an armory or use said land for the benefit of the Pennsylvania military forces. When such armory or armories are erected or provided, the said Armory Board shall have charge thereof and arrange for its occupancy and use, under the direction and responsibility of the senior officer in command of the using unit or organization.