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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6124 - Administrative regulations

§ 6124. Administrative regulations.
The commissioner may establish form specifications and regulations, consistent with section 6109(c) (relating to licenses), with respect to uniform forms control, including the following:
(1) License to carry firearms.
(2) Firearm registration.
(3) Dealer's license.
(4) Application for purchase of a firearm.
(5) Record of sale of firearms.
(Dec. 19, 1988, P.L.1275, No.158, eff. 180 days)
1988 Amendment.
Act 158 added section 6124.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6125 - Distribution of uniform firearm laws and firearm safety brochures

§ 6125. Distribution of uniform firearm laws and firearm safety brochures.
It shall be the duty of the Pennsylvania State Police beginning January 1, 1996, to distribute to every licensed firearm dealer in this Commonwealth firearms safety brochures at no cost to the dealer. The brochures shall be written by the Pennsylvania State Police, with the cooperation of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and shall include a summary of the major provisions of this subchapter, including, but not limited to, the duties of the sellers and purchasers and the transferees of firearms. The brochure or a copy thereof shall be provided without charge to each purchaser.
(June 13, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1024, No.17, eff. 120 days; Nov. 22, 1995, P.L.621, No.66, eff. imd.)
Cross References.
Section 6125 is referred to in section 6111.1 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6126 - Firearms Background Check Advisory Committee (Expired)

§ 6126. Firearms Background Check Advisory Committee (Expired).
2002 Expiration.
Section 6126 expired November 30, 2002. See Act 101 of 2001.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6127 - Firearm tracing

§ 6127. Firearm tracing.
(a) Illegal possession.--
Upon confiscating or recovering a firearm from the possession of anyone who is not permitted by Federal or State law to possess a firearm, a local law enforcement agency shall use the best available information, including a firearms trace where necessary, to determine how and from where the person gained possession of the firearm.
(b) Tracing.--
Local law enforcement shall use the National Tracing Center of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in complying with subsection (a).
(c) Notification.--
Local law enforcement agencies shall advise the Pennsylvania State Police of all firearms that are recovered in accordance with this section.
(July 17, 2007, P.L.139, No.41, eff. 60 days; Oct. 17, 2008, P.L.1628, No.131, eff. 60 days)
2008 Amendment.
Act 131 amended subsec. (a).
2007 Amendment.
Act 41 added section 6127.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6141 - Purchase of firearms in contiguous states (Repealed)

§ 6141. Purchase of firearms in contiguous states (Repealed).
1997 Repeal.
Section 6141 was repealed April 22, 1997 (P.L.73, No.5), effective in 60 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6141.1 - Purchase of rifles and shotguns outside this Commonwealth

§ 6141.1. Purchase of rifles and shotguns outside this Commonwealth.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a person in this Commonwealth who may lawfully purchase, possess, use, control, sell, transfer or manufacture a firearm which exceeds the barrel and related lengths set forth in section 6102 (relating to definitions) from lawfully purchasing or otherwise obtaining such a firearm in a jurisdiction outside this Commonwealth.
(Apr. 22, 1997, P.L.73, No.5, eff. 60 days)
1997 Amendment.
Act 5 added section 6141.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6142 - Locking device for firearms

§ 6142. Locking device for firearms.
(a) Offense defined.--
It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell, deliver or transfer any firearm as defined in section 6102 (relating to definitions), other than an antique firearm as defined in section 6118 (relating to antique firearms), to any other person, other than another licensee, unless the transferee is provided with or purchases a locking device for that firearm or the design of the firearm incorporates a locking device.
(b) Exceptions.--
Firearms for transfer to or possession by any law enforcement officer employed by any Federal, State or local government entity or rail police employed and certified by a rail carrier as a police officer are not subject to the provisions of this section.
(c) Penalties.--
A violation of the provisions of this section shall be a summary offense.
(d) Good faith compliance.--
A licensee who in good faith complies with this section shall not be civilly liable as a result of such compliance with this section, except for any acts or omissions intentionally designed to harm or for grossly negligent acts or omissions which result in harm.
(e) Admissibility of evidence.--
A transferee's purchase or receipt of a locking device in conjunction with the purchase of a firearm pursuant to this section shall not be admissible as evidence in any civil action brought against the transferee.
(f) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Licensee." Any licensed manufacturer, importer or dealer of firearms.
"Locking device." Either of the following:
(1) a device that, when installed on a firearm, is designed to prevent the firearm from being operated without first deactivating the device; or
(2) a device that is incorporated into the design of a firearm and that is designed to prevent the operation of the firearm by anyone not having access to the device.
(Dec. 15, 1999, P.L.915, No.59, eff. 60 days)
1999 Amendment.
Act 59 added section 6142.
Cross References.
Section 6142 is referred to in section 6108.3 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6161 - Carrying explosives on conveyances

§ 6161. Carrying explosives on conveyances.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree if he enters into or upon any railroad train, locomotive, tender or car thereof, or into or upon any automobile or other conveyance used for the carrying of freight or passengers, having in his custody or about his person any nitroglycerine or other explosive, other than as freight regularly shipped as such.
(b) Powers of crew.--
The conductor or person having charge and control of any railroad train, coach, or other conveyance for the carriage of freight or passengers, may arrest any person found violating the provisions of this section and detain such person until reaching some place, where such person may be delivered to a constable or other police authority.
(c) Venue.--
It shall be lawful to prosecute such offenders in any county through which said public conveyance passes, without reference to the place where such offenders were arrested.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6162 - Shipping explosives

§ 6162. Shipping explosives.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if he knowingly delivers, or causes to be delivered to any transportation company, or to any person engaged in the business of transportation, any explosive material adapted for blasting, or for any other purpose for which such articles may be used, under any false or deceptive invoice or description, or without informing the carrier at or before the time when such delivery is made, of the true nature of the same, and without having the keg, barrel, can or package containing the same plainly marked with the name of the explosive material therein contained, together with the word "dangerous."
(b) Damages.--
Any person convicted of an offense under this section shall, in addition to any other penalty, be responsible for all damages to persons or property directly or indirectly resulting from the explosion of any such article.
(c) Opening of suspected containers.--
Any person engaged in the business of transportation, upon affidavit made of the fact that any container tendered for transportation, not in compliance with the provisions of this section is believed to contain explosive material, may require such container to be opened, and refuse to receive any such container unless such requirement is complied with.
(d) Disposition of explosives.--
If such container is opened and found to contain any explosive material, the container and its contents shall be forthwith removed to any lawful place for the storing of explosives. After conviction of the offender, or after three months from such removal, the container, with its contents, shall be sold at public sale, after the expiration of ten days from notice of the time and place of such sale, published in one newspaper in the county where such seizure shall have been made. The proceeds of such sale, after deducting therefrom the expenses of removal, storage, advertisement and sale, shall be paid into the treasury of the county.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6182 - Legislative findings and declarations

§ 6182. Legislative findings and declarations.
The General Assembly finds and declares that:
(1) The illegal purchase of firearms throughout this Commonwealth is a threat to public safety and security.
(2) Urban areas are experiencing increased violence as a result of criminal misuse of firearms. Stemming the flow of these illegal firearms through straw purchases will help to curb the crime rate throughout this Commonwealth and increase public safety.
(3) Educating the public that illegally purchasing a firearm for someone otherwise prohibited from possessing one is a serious crime and punishable under Federal law by ten years' imprisonment advances public safety.
(4) Committed to educating firearms dealers and the general public, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, in July 2000 created the "Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program."
(5) The "Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program" was developed to raise public awareness that it is a serious crime to purchase a firearm for someone who cannot legally do so and to educate firearms dealers on how to better detect and deter potential straw purchases. The campaign delivers the message that anyone attempting an illegal firearm purchase faces a stiff Federal penalty.
(6) The "Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program" is vital to educating federally licensed firearms dealers and their employees on how to recognize and deter the illegal purchase of firearms through straw purchases. This program is an important tool for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to pursue its mission of preventing terrorism, reducing violent crime and protecting the public.
(7) The nationally recognized "Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program" has been endorsed by United States attorneys throughout the nation, various law enforcement agencies, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Department of Justice.
(8) It is in the best interest of this Commonwealth to establish a straw purchase prevention education program within the Office of Attorney General to provide resources and direct grant money to the "Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program" and similar programs that offer straw purchase prevention education.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6183 - Definitions

§ 6183. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Fund."
The Straw Purchase Prevention Education Fund established in section 6186 (relating to Straw Purchase Prevention Education Fund).
"Program."
The Straw Purchase Prevention Education Program established in section 6184 (relating to Straw Purchase Prevention Education Program).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6184 - Straw Purchase Prevention Education Program

§ 6184. Straw Purchase Prevention Education Program.
(a) Establishment.--
The Straw Purchase Prevention Education Program is established and shall provide resources and direct grant money to underwrite the cost of implementing an educational and public service outreach program in the community.
(b) Outreach.--
The educational and public service outreach program shall inform individuals of the illegal nature of purchasing a firearm for an individual prohibited from owning firearms. The outreach program shall be developed by a not-for-profit organization which:
(1) Is a national trade association representing the shooting, hunting and firearm industry.
(2) Has a membership consisting of firearm manufacturers, firearm distributors, firearm retailers, publishers and sportsmen's organizations.
(3) Has been in existence for at least 45 years prior to the effective date of this section.
(c) Priority of grants.--
Grants shall be prioritized based on the highest incidence of firearm violence in a county of this Commonwealth.
Cross References.
Section 6184 is referred to in sections 6183, 6185 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6185 - Powers and duties of Attorney General

§ 6185. Powers and duties of Attorney General.
In addition to any other powers and duties, the Attorney General of the Commonwealth shall:
(1) Establish a grant program to provide moneys from the fund pursuant to section 6184 (relating to Straw Purchase Prevention Education Program).
(2) Promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6186 - Straw Purchase Prevention Education Fund

§ 6186. Straw Purchase Prevention Education Fund.
(a) Establishment.--
The Straw Purchase Prevention Education Fund is hereby established in the State Treasury as a restricted account. The fund shall consist of funds appropriated by the General Assembly.
(b) Continuing appropriation.--
All moneys in the fund and the interest accruing thereon are hereby appropriated to the Office of Attorney General on a continuing basis to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
Cross References.
Section 6186 is referred to in section 6183 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 61 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles › Section 6187 - Transfer for initial funding

§ 6187. Transfer for initial funding.
The sum of $100,000 is hereby transferred from the General Fund to the Straw Purchase Prevention Education Fund for expenditure during the fiscal year July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010, to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 63 was added December 6, 1972, P.L.1482, No.334, effective in six months.
Cross References.
Chapter 63 is referred to in section 2101 of Title 5 (Athletics and Sports).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6302 - Sale or lease of weapons and explosives

§ 6302. Sale or lease of weapons and explosives.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree if he sells or causes to be sold or leases to any person under 18 years of age any deadly weapon, cartridge, gunpowder, or other similar dangerous explosive substance.
(b) Exception.--
The provisions of subsection (a) shall not prohibit hunting by minors under 18 years of age permitted under Title 34 (relating to game).
(July 8, 1986, P.L.442, No.93, eff. July 1, 1987)
Cross References.
Section 6302 is referred to in section 6105 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6303 - Sale of starter pistols

§ 6303. Sale of starter pistols.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree if he sells, causes to be sold, gives or furnishes to any person under the age of 18 years, or if he, being under the age of 18 years, purchases, accepts, receives or possesses, any pistol commonly referred to as "starter pistol" specially designed to receive and discharge blank cartridges only or similar pistol.
(b) Exception.--
Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of starter pistols for the purpose of starting or officiating at athletic events, use in dramatic productions, or other similar events.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6306 - Furnishing cigarettes or cigarette papers (Repealed)

§ 6306. Furnishing cigarettes or cigarette papers (Repealed).
2002 Repeal.
Section 6306 was repealed July 10, 2002 (P.L.789, No.112), effective in 30 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6307 - Misrepresentation of age to secure liquor or malt or brewed beverages

§ 6307. Misrepresentation of age to secure liquor or malt or brewed beverages.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a summary offense for a first violation and a misdemeanor of the third degree for any subsequent violations if he, being under the age of 21 years, knowingly and falsely represents himself to be 21 years of age or older to any licensed dealer, distributor or other person, for the purpose of procuring or having furnished to him, any liquor or malt or brewed beverages.
(b) Minimum penalty.--
A person who is convicted of violating subsection (a) may be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $500 for subsequent violations. No court shall have the authority to suspend any sentence as defined in this section.
(c) Adjudication of delinquency.--
In addition to any other disposition authorized by law, a person adjudicated delinquent under subsection (a) may be ordered to pay a fine not exceeding $500 for an adjudication of delinquency.
(d) Preadjudication disposition.--
(1) When a person is charged with violating subsection (a), the court may admit the offender to an adjudication alternative program under 42 Pa.C.S. § 1520 (relating to adjudication alternative program) or to any other preadjudication disposition, if the offender has not previously received a preadjudication disposition for violating subsection (a).
(2) The use of a preadjudication disposition shall be considered a first or subsequent offense, whichever is applicable, for the purpose of further adjudication under this section or under section 6310.4.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.659, No.95, eff. 180 days)
2018 Amendment.
Act 95 amended subsec. (b).
References in Text.
18 Pa.C.S. § 6310.4, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), was repealed by the act of October 24, 2018 (P.L.659, No.95).
Cross References.
Section 6307 is referred to in sections 6310.5, 6310.6, 6313 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6309 - Representing that minor is of age

§ 6309. Representing that minor is of age.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if he knowingly, willfully, and falsely represents to any licensed dealer, or other person, any minor to be of full age, for the purpose of inducing any such licensed dealer or other person, to sell or furnish any liquor or malt or brewed beverages, as defined in section 6310.6 (relating to definitions), to the minor.
(b) Minimum penalty.--
In addition to any other penalty imposed pursuant to this title or other statute, a person committing an offense under this section shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $300. There shall be no authority in any court to impose on an offender any lesser sentence than the minimum sentence mandated by this subsection. In no case shall the sentence exceed the maximum sentence prescribed by law. No court shall have the authority to suspend any sentence as defined in this section.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 6309 is referred to in section 6310.6 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6310 - Inducement of minors to buy liquor or malt or brewed beverages

§ 6310. Inducement of minors to buy liquor or malt or brewed beverages.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if he hires or requests or induces any minor to purchase, or offer to purchase, liquor or malt or brewed beverages, as defined in section 6310.6 (relating to definitions), from a duly licensed dealer for any purpose.
(b) Minimum penalty.--
In addition to any other penalty imposed pursuant to this title or other statute, a person convicted of an offense under this section shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $300. There shall be no authority in any court to impose on an offender any lesser sentence than the minimum sentence mandated by this subsection. Nothing in this section shall prevent the sentencing court from imposing a sentence greater than the minimum sentence mandated in this subsection. In no case shall the sentence exceed the maximum sentence prescribed by law. No court shall have the authority to suspend any sentence as defined in this section.
(c) Exception for compliance checks.--
(Repealed).
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 60 days; Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1144, No.141, eff. 60 days; Dec. 22, 2017, P.L.1237, No.75, eff. imd.)
2017 Amendment.
Act 75 repealed subsec. (c) and section 2 of Act 141 of 2002.
Cross References.
Section 6310 is referred to in section 6310.6 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6310.1 - Selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverages to minors

§ 6310.1. Selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverages to minors.
(a) Offense defined.--
Except as provided in subsection (b), a person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he intentionally and knowingly sells or intentionally and knowingly furnishes, or purchases with the intent to sell or furnish, any liquor or malt or brewed beverages to a person who is less than 21 years of age.
(b) Exceptions.--
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any religious service or ceremony which may be conducted in a private home or a place of worship where the amount of wine served does not exceed the amount reasonably, customarily and traditionally required as an integral part of the service or ceremony.
(c) Minimum penalty.--
In addition to any other penalty imposed pursuant to this title or other statute, a person who is convicted of violating subsection (a) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $1,000 for the first violation and a fine of $2,500 for each subsequent violation. There shall be no authority in any court to impose on an offender any lesser sentence than the minimum sentence mandated by this subsection. No court shall have the authority to suspend any sentence as defined in this section. Nothing in this section shall prevent the sentencing court from imposing a sentence greater than the minimum sentence mandated in this subsection. In no case shall the sentence exceed the maximum sentence prescribed by law.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 60 days)
1988 Amendment.
Act 31 added section 6310.1.
Cross References.
Section 6310.1 is referred to in section 6310.6 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6310.2 - Manufacture or sale of false identification card

§ 6310.2. Manufacture or sale of false identification card.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if he intentionally, knowingly or recklessly manufactures, makes, alters, sells or attempts to sell an identification card falsely representing the identity, birth date or age of another.
(b) Minimum penalty.--
In addition to any other penalty imposed pursuant to this title or any other statute, a person who is convicted of violating subsection (a) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $1,000 for the first violation and a fine of not less than $2,500 for each subsequent violation. There shall be no authority in any court to impose on an offender any lesser sentence than the minimum sentence mandated by this subsection. In no case shall the sentence exceed the maximum sentence prescribed by law. No court shall have the authority to suspend any sentence as defined in this section.
(c) Adjudication of delinquency.--
In addition to any other disposition authorized by law, a person adjudicated delinquent under subsection (a) shall be ordered to pay a fine of $500 for the first adjudication of delinquency and a fine of $1,000 for each subsequent adjudication of delinquency.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 60 days)
1988 Amendment.
Act 31 added section 6310.2.
Cross References.
Section 6310.2 is referred to in section 6310.6 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6310.3 - Carrying a false identification card

§ 6310.3. Carrying a false identification card.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits a summary offense for a first violation and a misdemeanor of the third degree for any subsequent violation if he, being under 21 years of age, possesses an identification card falsely identifying that person by name, age, date of birth or photograph as being 21 years of age or older or obtains or attempts to obtain liquor or malt or brewed beverages by using the identification card of another or by using an identification card that has not been lawfully issued to or in the name of that person who possesses the card.
(b) Minimum penalty.--
A person who is convicted of violating subsection (a) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $500 for the second and subsequent violations. No court shall have the authority to suspend any sentence as defined in this section.
(c) Adjudication of delinquency.--
In addition to any other disposition authorized by law, a person adjudicated delinquent under subsection (a) may be ordered to pay a fine not exceeding $500 for an adjudication of delinquency.
(d) Preadjudication disposition.--
(1) When a person is charged with violating subsection (a), the court may admit the offender to the adjudication alternative as authorized in 42 Pa.C.S. § 1520 (relating to adjudication alternative program) or any other preadjudication disposition if the offender has not previously received a preadjudication disposition for violating subsection (a).
(2) The use of a preadjudication disposition shall be considered a first or subsequent offense, whichever is applicable, for the purpose of further adjudication under this section or under section 6310.4.
(e) Notification.--
The police department making an arrest for a suspected violation of subsection (a) shall so notify the parents or guardian of the minor charged.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.659, No.95, eff. 180 days)
2018 Amendment.
Act 95 amended subsec. (b).
1988 Amendment.
Act 31 added section 6310.3.
References in Text.
18 Pa.C.S. § 6310.4, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), was repealed by the act of October 24, 2018 (P.L.659, No.95).
Cross References.
Section 6310.3 is referred to in sections 6310.5, 6310.6, 6313 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6310.4 - Restriction of operating privileges (Repealed)

§ 6310.4. Restriction of operating privileges (Repealed).
2018 Repeal.
Section 6310.4 was repealed October 24, 2018, P.L.659, No.95, effective in 180 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6310.5 - Predisposition evaluation

§ 6310.5. Predisposition evaluation.
(a) General rule.--
If an individual is convicted, adjudicated delinquent or offered preadjudication disposition for a violation of section 6307 (relating to misrepresentation of age to secure liquor or malt or brewed beverages), 6308 (relating to purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages) or 6310.3 (relating to carrying a false identification card), the following shall apply:
(1) For a first violation of any of the preceding offenses, the court may, in addition to other requirements, require the individual to be evaluated prior to an adjudication of delinquency, sentencing or receiving preadjudication disposition.
(2) For a subsequent violation of any of the preceding offenses, the court shall, in addition to other requirements, require the individual to be evaluated prior to sentencing or receiving preadjudication disposition.
(3) Evaluation under this subsection may consist of evaluation techniques if deemed appropriate by the court to determine the extent of the individual's involvement with alcohol.
(b) Program of education, intervention and counseling.--
Based on the results of the evaluation authorized under subsection (a) and any additional information, the court may require that the person successfully complete a prescribed program of education, intervention or counseling approved by the Department of Health.
(c) Costs.--
Costs of any and all requirements applied under this section shall be in addition to any other penalty required or allowed by law and shall be the responsibility of the person upon whom the requirement is placed.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 60 days)
1988 Amendment.
Act 31 added section 6310.5.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6310.6 - Definitions

§ 6310.6. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in sections 6307 (relating to misrepresentation of age to secure liquor or malt or brewed beverages) through 6310.3 (relating to carrying a false identification card) shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Furnish."
To supply, give or provide to, or allow a minor to possess on premises or property owned or controlled by the person charged.
"Identification card."
A driver's license, a Department of Transportation nondriver's identification card or a card issued by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for the purpose of identifying a person desiring liquor or malt or brewed beverages, a card which falsely purports to be any of the foregoing, or any card, paper or document which falsely identifies the person by name, photograph, age or date of birth as being 21 years of age or older.
"Liquor."
Includes any alcoholic, spirituous, vinous, fermented or other alcoholic beverage, or combination of liquors and mixed liquor a part of which is spirituous, vinous, fermented or otherwise alcoholic, including all drinks or drinkable liquids, preparations or mixtures and reused, recovered or redistilled denatured alcohol usable or taxable for beverage purposes which contain more than 0.50% of alcohol by volume, except pure ethyl alcohol and malt or brewed beverages.
"Malt or brewed beverages."
Any beer, lager beer, ale, porter or similar fermented malt beverage containing 0.50% or more of alcohol by volume, by whatever name such beverage may be called.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 60 days)
1988 Amendment.
Act 31 added section 6310.6.
Cross References.
Section 6310.6 is referred to in sections 6308, 6309, 6310 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6310.7 - Selling or furnishing nonalcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age

§ 6310.7. Selling or furnishing nonalcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits a summary offense if he intentionally and knowingly sells or furnishes nonalcoholic beverages to any person under 21 years of age.
(b) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the term "nonalcoholic beverage" means any beverage intended to be marketed or sold as nonalcoholic beer, wine or liquor having some alcohol content but does not contain more than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
(Dec. 12, 1994, P.L.1248, No.148, eff. 60 days)
1994 Amendment.
Act 148 added section 6310.7. See the preamble to Act 148 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
Cross References.
Section 6310.7 is referred to in section 6138 of Title 61 (Prisons and Parole).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6311 - Tattooing and body piercing

§ 6311. Tattooing and body piercing.
(a) Tattooing.--
A person commits an offense if he tattoos any person under the age of 18 years without the parent or guardian of such person giving consent for the tattooing of the person and being present at the time of the tattooing of the person.
(b) Body piercing.--
A person commits an offense if for compensation he punctures a part of the body of any person under the age of 18 years with the intent to create a permanent hole for cosmetic purposes without the parent or guardian of such person giving consent for the piercing of the person and being present at the time of the piercing of the person.
(c) Grading.--
A person who commits an offense under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree for the first offense. A person who commits a second or subsequent offense under this section within one year of the preceding offense commits a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(May 21, 2004, P.L.232, No.36, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6313 - Special information

§ 6313. Special information.
(a) General rule.--
At the time of conviction or admission to a preadjudication disposition for a violation of section 6307 (relating to misrepresentation of age to secure liquor or malt or brewed beverages), 6308 (relating to purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages) or 6310.3 (relating to carrying a false identification card), the court shall provide to the Department of Transportation, in such form as prescribed by the department, the name of the offender, the offender's date of birth, the disposition of the case and the duration of any license suspension.
(b) Availability.--
Information under this section shall be available to law enforcement agencies and the judicial system for the purpose of determining whether the offender has a prior record of violation of the offenses listed in subsection (a).
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 60 days)
1988 Amendment.
Act 31 added section 6313.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6315 - Selling or furnishing butane to minors

§ 6315. Selling or furnishing butane to minors.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits a summary offense if he knowingly sells or knowingly furnishes or purchases with the intent to sell or furnish butane to a person who is less than 18 years of age, except where the relationship of parent and child, guardian and ward or adult instructor and pupil exists between such person and the person who is less than 18 years of age.
(b) Penalty.--
A person who is convicted of violating subsection (a) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $250 for the first violation and a fine of $500 for each subsequent violation.
(c) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "butane" means any product which contains 90% by weight or more of n-butane, isobutane or both. It does not include products which contain n-butane, isobutane or both as a secondary component, or within the formulation as a solvent or propellant.
(Nov. 22, 1995, P.L.621, No.66, eff. 60 days)
1995 Amendment.
Act 66 added section 6315.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6316 - Selling or furnishing certain stimulants to minors

§ 6316. Selling or furnishing certain stimulants to minors.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits a summary offense if he knowingly sells or purchases with the intent to sell ephedrine to a person who is less than 18 years of age.
(b) Penalty.--
A person who is convicted of violating subsection (a) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 for the first violation and a fine of $500 for each subsequent violation.
(c) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Ephedrine."
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), any product that contains any quantity of ephedrine, a salt of ephedrine, an optical isomer of ephedrine or a salt of an optical isomer of ephedrine.
(2) The term does not include a product containing ephedrine if it may lawfully be sold over the counter without a prescription under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (52 Stat. 1040, 21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.); is labeled and marketed in a manner consistent with the pertinent OTC Tentative Final or Final Monograph; is manufactured and distributed for legitimate medicinal use in a manner that reduces or eliminates the likelihood of abuse; and as described as follows:
(i) Solid oral dosage forms, including soft gelatin caplets, that combine active ingredients in the following ranges for each dosage unit:
(A) Theophylline (100-130 mg), ephedrine (12.5-24 mg).
(B) Theophylline (60-100 mg), ephedrine (12.5-24 mg), guaifenesin (200-400 mg).
(C) Ephedrine (12.5-25 mg), guaifenesin (200-400 mg).
(D) Phenobarbital (not greater than 8 mg) in combination with the ingredients of clause (A) or (B).
(ii) Liquid oral dosage forms that combine active ingredients in the following ranges for each 5 ml dose:
(A) Theophylline (not greater than 45 mg), ephedrine (not greater than 36 mg), guaifenesin (not greater than 100 mg), phenobarbital (not greater than 12 mg).
(B) Phenylephephrine (not greater than 5 mg), ephedrine (not greater than 5 mg), chlorpheniramine (not greater than 2 mg), dextromethorphan (not greater than 10 mg), ammonium Cl (not greater than 40 mg), ipecac fluid extract (not greater than 0.005 ml).
(iii) Anorectal preparations containing less than 5% ephedrine.
(iv) Any liquid compound, mixture or preparation containing 0.5% or less of ephedrine.
(May 9, 1997, P.L.142, No.8, eff. 60 days)
1997 Amendment.
Act 8 added section 6316. See the preamble to Act 8 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6319 - Solicitation of minors to traffic drugs

§ 6319. Solicitation of minors to traffic drugs.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person 18 years of age or older commits a felony of the second degree if he solicits a person who is less than 18 years of age to engage in a violation of section 13(a)(14) or (30) of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or delivers or conspires to deliver a controlled substance to such a person, intending, knowing or having reason to know that the person intends to engage in such a violation with the controlled substance.
(b) Drug-free school zone.--
A person violating subsection (a) commits a felony of the first degree if he intends, knows or has reason to know that the person under 18 years of age intends to violate section 13(a)(14) or (30) of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act in a drug-free school zone.
(c) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "drug-free school zone" means the area within 1,000 feet of the real property on which is located a public, private or parochial school or a college or university. The term also includes a school bus or the area within 500 feet of a school bus stop.
(Mar. 24, 1998, P.L.228, No.40, eff. 60 days)
1998 Amendment.
Act 40 added section 6319.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6320 - Sexual exploitation of children

§ 6320. Sexual exploitation of children.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits the offense of sexual exploitation of children if he procures for another person a child under 18 years of age for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
(b) Penalty.--
An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.
(c) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Procure." To obtain or make available for sexual exploitation.
"Sexual exploitation." Actual or simulated sexual activity or nudity arranged for the purpose of sexual stimulation or gratification of any person.
(May 10, 2000, P.L.41, No.14, eff. 60 days)
2000 Amendment.
Act 14 added section 6320.
Cross References.
Section 6320 is referred to in sections 3104, 5743.1, 6318, 9158 of this title; sections 5329, 6303, 6702 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5552, 5920, 5985.1, 5993, 62A03, 9718.1, 9799.14, 9799.55 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); section 3113 of Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 63 - Minors › Section 6322 - Access of minors to dextromethorphan

§ 6322. Access of minors to dextromethorphan.
(a) Offenses defined.--
(1) A person commits a summary offense if he knowingly sells or purchases with the intent to sell a finished drug product containing any quantity of dextromethorphan to a person who is less than 18 years of age.
(2) A person commits a summary offense if he falsely represents himself to be 18 years of age or older to another for the purpose of procuring a finished drug product containing any quantity of dextromethorphan.
(b) Proof of age requirements.--
A person making a retail sale of a finished drug product containing any quantity of dextromethorphan shall obtain proof of age from the purchaser before completing the sale unless the purchaser's outward appearance is such that a person would reasonably presume the purchaser to be at least 25 years of age.
(c) Penalty.--
A person who is convicted of violating subsection (a) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 for the first violation and a fine of $500 for each subsequent violation.
(d) Exception.--
This section does not apply to a medication containing dextromethorphan that is sold pursuant to a valid prescription.
(e) Preemption.--
This section shall be construed to preempt any ordinance regulating the sale, distribution, receipt or possession of dextromethorphan enacted by any political subdivision, and dextromethorphan is not subject to further regulation by political subdivisions.
(f) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Finished drug product."
A drug legally marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (52 Stat. 1040, 21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.) that is in finished dosage form.
"Proof of age."
A document issued by a governmental agency that contains a description or photograph of a person and gives the person's date of birth, including a passport, military identification card or driver's license.
(Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.727, No.116, eff. 60 days)
2018 Amendment.
Act 116 added section 6322.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 65 - Nuisances › Section 6502 - Refrigerators and iceboxes

§ 6502. Refrigerators and iceboxes.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a summary offense if he discards or abandons in any place accessible to children any refrigerator or icebox having a capacity of 1.5 cubic feet or more with an attached lid or door, or being the owner, lessee or manager of any place accessible to children knowingly permits an abandoned or discarded refrigerator, icebox or chest to remain there with an attached lid or door.
(b) Effect of violation.--
A violation of this section shall not in itself render a person guilty of manslaughter, assault or other crime against a person who may suffer death or injury from entrapment in an icebox or refrigerator.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 65 - Nuisances › Section 6503 - Posting advertisements on property of another

§ 6503. Posting advertisements on property of another.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a summary offense if he pastes, paints, brands or stamps or in any manner whatsoever places upon or attaches to any building, fence, bridge, gate, outbuilding or other object, upon the grounds of any charitable, educational or penal institution of the Commonwealth, or upon any property belonging to the Commonwealth government, any political subdivision, or municipal or local authority, any written, printed, painted or other advertisement, bill, notice, sign or poster, or pastes, paints, brands, stamps or in any manner whatsoever places upon, or attaches to any building, fence, bridge, gate, outbuilding or property of another, whether within or without the limits of a highway, any written, printed, painted or other advertisement, bill, notice, sign, card or poster, without first having obtained the written consent of the owner, or tenant lawfully in possession or occupancy thereof.
(b) Exception.--
Subsection (a) of this section shall not prevent the posting or placing of any notice required by law or order of court, nor to prevent the posting or placing of any notice particularly concerning or pertaining to premises upon which the same is so posted or placed.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 65 - Nuisances › Section 6504 - Public nuisances

§ 6504. Public nuisances.
Whoever erects, sets up, establishes, maintains, keeps or continues, or causes to be erected, set up, established, maintained, kept or continued, any public or common nuisance is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree. Where the nuisance is in existence at the time of the conviction and sentence, the court, in its discretion, may direct either the defendant or the sheriff of the county at the expense of the defendant to abate the same.