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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7320 - Attaching advertisement without consent of publisher

§ 7320. Attaching advertisement without consent of publisher.
A person is guilty of a summary offense if he places or affixes or inserts, or causes to be placed or affixed or inserted, any advertisement, notice, circular, pamphlet, card, handbill, book, booklet, or other printed notice of any kind, on or in or to any newspaper, magazine, periodical, or book, when such newspaper, magazine, periodical, or book is in the possession of the owner, or publisher thereof, or in the possession of any news dealer, distributor, or carrier, or of any agent or servant of such owner or publisher, without the consent of the owner or publisher.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7321 - Lie detector tests

§ 7321. Lie detector tests.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree if he requires as a condition for employment or continuation of employment that an employee or other individual shall take a polygraph test or any form of a mechanical or electrical lie detector test.
(b) Exception.--
The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to employees or other individuals in the field of public law enforcement or who dispense or have access to narcotics or dangerous drugs.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7322 - Demanding property to secure employment

§ 7322. Demanding property to secure employment.
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if he, being an officer or employee of any employer of labor, solicits, demands or receives, directly or indirectly, from any person any money or other valuable thing, for the purpose, actual or alleged, of either obtaining for such person employment in the service of said employer or of the continuing of such person in employment.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7323 - Discrimination on account of uniform

§ 7323. Discrimination on account of uniform.
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree if, being the proprietor, manager, or employee of a theatre, hotel, restaurant, or other place of public entertainment or amusement, he discriminates against any person wearing the uniform of the armed forces of the United States, because of that uniform.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7325 - Discrimination on account of service, guide or support dog or other aid animal

§ 7325. Discrimination on account of service, guide or support dog or other aid animal.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a summary offense if he, being the proprietor, manager or employee of a theatre, hotel, restaurant or other place of public accommodation, entertainment or amusement, refuses, withholds or denies any person, who is using a service, guide or support dog or other aid animal to assist an individual with a disability or who is training a service, guide or support dog or other aid animal for an individual with a disability, the use of or access to any accommodation, advantage, facility or privilege of such theatre, hotel, restaurant or other place of public entertainment or amusement.
(b) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "service, guide or support dog" shall have the same meaning given it under section 5531 (relating to definitions).
(Dec. 18, 1980, P.L.1251, No.227, eff. 60 days; May 12, 1982, P.L.416, No.121, eff. imd.; May 31, 1990, P.L.219, No.47, eff. 60 days; Oct. 18, 2000, P.L.605, No.80, eff. 60 days; Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.685, No.104, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7326 - Disclosure of confidential tax information

§ 7326. Disclosure of confidential tax information.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he discloses, except to authorized persons for official governmental purposes, any tax information that is:
(1) designated as confidential by a statute or ordinance of a city of the second class; and
(2) obtained by him in conjunction with any declaration, return, audit, hearing or verification required or authorized by statute or ordinance.
(b) Exception.--
Subsection (a) shall not apply where disclosure is required by law or by court order.
(c) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "person" includes, but is not limited to, a current or former officer or employee of the Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions and any other individual who has access to confidential tax information.
(Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.1332, No.207, eff. imd.; Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.1451, No.219, eff. imd.)
1990 Amendments.
Acts 207 and 219 added section 7326. The amendments by Acts 207 and 219 are identical.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7327 - Storage, consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages on unlicensed business premises

§ 7327. Storage, consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages on unlicensed business premises.
(a) Storage.--
A person commits a summary offense if he stores or permits storage by others of liquor or malt or brewed beverages for the purpose of consumption between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. on business premises owned, operated, leased or controlled by such person which are not licensed under the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code.
(b) Consumption.--
A person commits a summary offense if he allows another to consume liquor or malt or brewed beverages, after payment of an entry fee, cover charge or membership fee, between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. on business premises owned, operated, leased or controlled by such person which are not licensed under the Liquor Code.
(c) Sale.--
A person commits a summary offense if he sells or offers to sell any liquor or malt or brewed beverages between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. on business premises owned, operated, leased or controlled by such person which are not licensed under the Liquor Code.
(Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.1451, No.219, eff. imd.)
1990 Amendment.
Act 219 added section 7327.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7330 - Internet child pornography (Repealed)

§ 7330. Internet child pornography (Repealed).
2002 Repeal.
Section 7330 was repealed December 16, 2002 (P.L.1953, No.226), effective in 60 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7331 - Unlicensed mortgage loan business

§ 7331. Unlicensed mortgage loan business.
A person that operates without a license in violation of 7 Pa.C.S. § 6111 (relating to license requirements) commits a felony of the third degree.
(July 8, 2008, P.L.796, No.56, eff. 120 days)
2008 Amendment.
Act 56 added section 7331.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7361 - Worldly employment or business

§ 7361. Worldly employment or business.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a summary offense if he does or performs any worldly employment or business whatsoever on Sunday (works of necessity, charity and wholesome recreation excepted).
(b) Exception.--
Subsection (a) of this section shall not prohibit:
(1) The dressing of victuals in private families, bake-houses, lodginghouses, inns and other houses of entertainment for the use of sojourners, travellers or strangers.
(2) The sale of newspapers.
(3) Watermen from landing their passengers, or ferrymen from carrying over the water travellers.
(4) Work in connection with the rendering of service by a public utility as defined in the Public Utility Law.
(5) Persons removing with their families.
(6) The delivery of milk or the necessaries of life, before nine o'clock antemeridian, nor after five o'clock postmeridian.
(7) The production and performance of drama and civic light opera for an admission charge by nonprofit corporations in cities of the second class, between the hours of two o'clock postmeridian and 12 o'clock midnight.
(8) The conducting, staging, managing, operating, performing or engaging in basketball, ice shows and ice hockey for an admission charge in cities of the first and second class, between the hours of two o'clock postmeridian and 12 o'clock midnight.
(c) Definition.--
As used in this section "wholesome recreation" means golf, tennis, boating, swimming, bowling, basketball, picnicking, shooting at inanimate targets and similar healthful or recreational exercises and activities.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)
1978 Repeal.
Act 53 repealed the last sentence of subsec. (a). The repealed provisions have been deleted from the text.
Constitutionality.
Section 7361 was declared unconstitutional on October 5, 1978, by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in Kroger Co. v. O'Hara Township, 481 Pa. 101, 392 A.2d 266 (1978).
References in Text.
The Public Utility Law, referred to in subsection (b), was repealed by the act of July 1, 1978 (P.L.598, No.116). The subject matter is now contained in Part I of Title 66 (Public Utilities).
Cross References.
Section 7361 is referred to in section 3571 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7362 - Trading in motor vehicles and trailers (Repealed)

§ 7362. Trading in motor vehicles and trailers (Repealed).
1979 Repeal.
Section 7362 was repealed December 7, 1979 (P.L.487, No.103), effective in 60 days. The subject matter is now contained in section 7365 of this title.
Constitutionality.
Section 7362 was declared unconstitutional on October 5, 1978, by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in Kroger Co. v. O'Hara Township, 481 Pa. 101, 392 A.2d 266 (1978).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7363 - Selling certain personal property

§ 7363. Selling certain personal property.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a summary offense if he engages on Sunday in the business of selling, or sells or offers for sale, on such day, at retail, clothing and wearing apparel, clothing accessories, furniture, housewares, home, business or office furnishings, household, business or office appliances, hardware, tools, paints, building and lumber supply materials, jewelry, silverware, watches, clocks, luggage, musical instruments and recordings, or toys.
(b) Separate offenses.--
Each separate sale or offer to sell shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) Exceptions.--
(1) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to novelties, souvenirs and antiques.
(2) No individual who by reason of his religious conviction observes a day other than Sunday as his day of rest and actually refrains from labor or secular business on that day shall be prohibited from selling on Sunday in a business establishment which is closed on such other day the articles specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(d) Limitation of action.--
Information charging violations of this section shall be brought within 72 hours after the commission of the alleged offense and not thereafter.
(e) Repeated offense penalty.--
A person who commits a second or any subsequent offense within one year after conviction for the first offense shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not exceeding $200.
(f) Definitions.--
As used in this section the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"A day other than Sunday." Any consecutive 24 hour period.
"Antique." An item over 100 years old, or ethnographic objects made in traditional aboriginal styles and made at least 50 years prior to their sale.
Constitutionality.
Section 7363 was declared unconstitutional on October 5, 1978, by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in Kroger Co. v. O'Hara Township, 481 Pa. 101, 392 A.2d 266 (1978).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7364 - Selling or otherwise dealing in fresh meats, produce and groceries

§ 7364. Selling or otherwise dealing in fresh meats, produce and groceries.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a summary offense if he engages in the business of selling or otherwise dealing at retail in fresh meats, produce and groceries on Sunday.
(b) Separate offenses.--
Each separate sale, or offer to sell, shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) Exceptions.--
Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to any retail establishment:
(1) employing less than ten persons;
(2) where fresh meats, produce and groceries are offered so sold by the proprietor or members of his immediate family; or
(3) where food is prepared on the premises for human consumption.
(d) Limitation of action.--
Information charging violations of this section shall be brought within 72 hours after the commission of the alleged offense and not thereafter.
(e) Repeated offense penalty.--
A person who commits a second or any subsequent offense within one year after conviction for the first offense shall be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $200.
Constitutionality.
Section 7364 was declared unconstitutional on October 5, 1978, by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in Kroger Co. v. O'Hara Township, 481 Pa. 101, 392 A.2d 266 (1978).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 73 - Trade and Commerce › Section 7365 - Trading in motor vehicles and trailers

§ 7365. Trading in motor vehicles and trailers.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a summary offense if he engages in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, trading, or otherwise dealing in new or used motor vehicles or trailers, on Sunday.
(b) Repeated offense penalty.--
A person who commits a second or any subsequent offense within one year after conviction for the first offense, shall be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $200.
(c) Definitions.--
As used in this section the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Motor vehicle." Every self-propelled device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn on a public highway.
"Trailer." Every vehicle, without motor power, designed to carry property or passengers or designed and used exclusively for living quarters wholly on its own structure, and to be drawn by a motor vehicle.
(Dec. 7, 1979, P.L.487, No.103, eff. 60 days)
2011
Partial
Repeal.
Section 5(2) of Act 65 provided that section 7365 is repealed insofar as it relates to motorcycles.
1979 Amendment.
Act 103 added section 7365.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7501 - Removal of mobile home to evade tax

§ 7501. Removal of mobile home to evade tax.
A person is guilty of a summary offense if he, being the titled owner of a mobile home or house trailer which is subject to a tax, and having received an official tax notice levying such tax thereon, thereafter for the purpose of evading the payment of such tax, removes such mobile home or house trailer from the political subdivision levying such tax.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7502 - Failure of mobile home court operator to make reports

§ 7502. Failure of mobile home court operator to make reports.
A person is guilty of a summary offense if he, being an operator of a mobile home or house trailer court, shall fail to submit to the tax assessor of the political subdivision, in which such court is located, after written notice to do so, such report or reports as are required by law to be submitted by an operator to such tax assessor.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7503 - Interest of certain architects and engineers in public work contracts

§ 7503. Interest of certain architects and engineers in public work contracts.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if he, being an architect or engineer, in the employ of the Commonwealth, or any political subdivision thereof, and engaged in the preparation of plans, specifications, or estimates, bids on any public work at any letting of such work in this Commonwealth; or if he, being an officer of the Commonwealth, or any political subdivision thereof, charged with the duty of letting any public work, awards a contract to any such architect or engineer; or if he, being any such architect or engineer, is in any way interested in any contract for public work, or receives any remuneration or gratuity from any person interested in such contract.
(b) Forfeiture of office.--
A person who commits an offense under this section shall, in addition to the penalty prescribed herein, forfeit his office.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7504 - Appointment of special policemen

§ 7504. Appointment of special policemen.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if he, having authority to do so, appoints as a special deputy, or policeman, to preserve the public peace and prevent or quell public disturbances, any person who is not a citizen of this Commonwealth.
(b) Exception.--
Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to policemen, constables or specials appointed by municipalities for municipal purposes.
(c) Organization penalty.--
If any corporation, company or association is convicted under this section, it shall be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $5,000.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7505 - Violation of governmental rules regarding traffic

§ 7505. Violation of governmental rules regarding traffic.
Each Commonwealth agency shall promulgate rules and regulations governing all vehicular traffic at those Commonwealth facilities situated upon property of the Commonwealth which are within the exclusive jurisdiction of such agency including but not limited to regulations governing the parking of vehicles upon such property. Whoever violates any of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this section governing the parking of vehicles shall, upon conviction in a summary proceeding, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $5. Whoever violates any of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this section governing the movement of traffic or the operation of vehicles shall, upon conviction in a summary proceeding, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $15.
Cross References.
Section 7505 is referred to in section 7506 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7506 - Violation of rules regarding conduct on Commonwealth property

§ 7506. Violation of rules regarding conduct on Commonwealth property.
(a) Promulgation of rules and regulations.--
The Department of Environmental Resources, Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission may promulgate rules and regulations governing conduct, other than conduct regulated in section 7505 (relating to violation of governmental rules regarding traffic), on Commonwealth property within the jurisdiction of that agency. Such rules and regulations shall be reasonably related to the preservation and protection of such property for its specified or intended use, or to promote the welfare, safety or protection of those persons using such property, shall be consistent with existing law and shall be posted in a manner reasonable likely to come to the attention of persons using such property.
(b) Violation penalty.--
A person who violates any of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this section is guilty of a summary offense.
(July 1, 1978, P.L.564, No.97, eff. imd.; July 8, 1986, P.L.442, No.93, eff. July 1, 1987)
1996 Partial Repeal.
Section 18 of Act 49 of 1996 provided that section 7506 is repealed insofar as it is inconsistent with Act 49.
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Section 313(e) of Act 18 of 1995, which created the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and renamed the Department of Environmental Resources as the Department of Environmental Protection, provided that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall exercise the powers and duties vested in the Department of Environmental Resources by section 7506.
Cross References.
Section 7506 is referred to in section 6109 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7507 - Breach of privacy by using a psychological-stress evaluator, an audio-stress monitor or a similar device without consent

§ 7507. Breach of privacy by using a psychological-stress evaluator, an audio-stress monitor or a similar device without consent.
A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if he uses a psychological-stress evaluator, an audio-stress monitor or a similar device which measures voice waves or tonal inflections to judge the truth or falsity of oral statements without the consent of the person whose statement is being tested.
(Oct. 4, 1978, P.L.976, No.194, eff. imd.)
1978 Amendment.
Act 194 added section 7507.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7508.2 - Operation of methamphetamine laboratory

§ 7508.2. Operation of methamphetamine laboratory.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits the offense of operating a methamphetamine laboratory if the person knowingly causes a chemical reaction involving ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine, or any other precursor or reagent substance under section 13.1 of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine or preparing a precursor or reagent substance for the manufacture of methamphetamine.
(b) Grading.--
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), an offense under this subsection constitutes a felony of the second degree and is also subject to section 1110 (relating to restitution for cleanup of clandestine laboratories).
(2) A person who violates subsection (a) commits a felony of the first degree if the chemical reaction occurs within 1,000 feet of the real property on which is located a public, private or parochial school, a college or university or a nursery school or day care center, or within 250 feet of the real property on which is located a recreation center or playground. The person shall also be subject to section 1110.
(c) Applicability.--
(1) This section does not apply to the manufacturing operation of a licensed pharmaceutical company in the normal course of business.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude a prosecution for the same or similar activity under The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.
(d) 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:
"Manufacture." The term shall have the same meaning given to the term in section 2(b) of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.
(Apr. 29, 2010, P.L.174, No.18, eff. 60 days)
2010 Amendment.
Act 18 added section 7508.2.
Cross References.
Section 7508.2 is referred to in section 6303 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7509 - Furnishing drug-free urine

§ 7509. Furnishing drug-free urine.
(a) Unlawful sale or attempt.--
A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he offers for sale, sells, causes to be sold or gives drug-free urine for the purpose of or with the intent or knowledge that the urine will be used for evading or causing deceitful results in a test for the presence of drugs.
(b) Use or attempt.--
A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he uses or attempts to use drug-free urine as provided in subsection (a) for the purpose of evading or causing deceitful results in a test for the presence of drugs.
(Nov. 26, 1997, P.L.500, No.52, eff. 60 days)
1997 Amendment.
Act 52 added section 7509.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7510 - Municipal housing code avoidance (Repealed)

§ 7510. Municipal housing code avoidance (Repealed).
2015 Repeal.
Section 7510 was repealed July 10, 2015 (P.L.162, No.34), effective in 60 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7512 - Criminal use of communication facility

§ 7512. Criminal use of communication facility.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits a felony of the third degree if that person uses a communication facility to commit, cause or facilitate the commission or the attempt thereof of any crime which constitutes a felony under this title or under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. Every instance where the communication facility is utilized constitutes a separate offense under this section.
(b) Penalty.--
A person who violates this section shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $15,000 or to imprisonment for not more than seven years, or both.
(c) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "communication facility" means a public or private instrumentality used or useful in the transmission of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part, including, but not limited to, telephone, wire, radio, electromagnetic, photoelectronic or photo-optical systems or the mail.
(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1240, No.157, eff. 60 days)
1998 Amendment.
Act 157 added section 7512.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7513 - Restriction on alcoholic beverages (Repealed)

§ 7513. Restriction on alcoholic beverages (Repealed).
2003 Repeal.
Section 7513 was repealed September 30, 2003 (P.L.120, No.24), effective February 1, 2004. Section 21(1) of Act 24 provided that the repeal of section 7513 shall not affect offenses committed prior to February 1, 2004.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7514 - Operating a motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock (Repealed)

§ 7514. Operating a motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock (Repealed).
2003 Repeal.
Section 7514 was repealed September 30, 2003, (P.L.120, No.24), effective February 1, 2004. Section 21(2) of Act 24 provided that the repeal of section 7514 shall not affect offenses committed prior to February 1, 2004, or civil and administrative penalties imposed as a result of those offenses. Section 21(3) of Act 24 provided that an individual sentenced under section 7514 shall be subject to administrative and civil sanctions in effect on January 31, 2004. The subject matter is now contained in Chapter 38 of Title 75 (Vehicles).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7515 - Contingent compensation

§ 7515. Contingent compensation.
(a) Offense defined.--
(1) No person may compensate or incur an obligation to compensate any person to engage in lobbying for compensation contingent in whole or in part upon the passage, defeat, approval or veto of legislation.
(2) No person may engage or agree to engage in lobbying for compensation contingent in whole or in part upon the passage, defeat, approval or veto of legislation.
(b) Penalty.--
Any person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(c) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "lobbying" means an effort to influence State legislative action for economic consideration.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1391, No.172, eff. imd.)
2002 Amendment.
Act 172 added section 7515.
Cross References.
Section 7515 is referred to in section 13A11 of Title 65 (Public Officers).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7516 - Greyhound racing and simulcasting

§ 7516. Greyhound racing and simulcasting.
(a) Racing.--
A person who holds, conducts or operates a greyhound race for public exhibition in this Commonwealth for monetary remuneration commits a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(b) Simulcasting.--
(1) A person shall not transmit or receive interstate or intrastate simulcasting of a greyhound race in this Commonwealth for monetary remuneration.
(2) A court of common pleas may impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000 upon any person who violates this subsection.
(May 21, 2004, P.L.232, No.36, eff. 60 days; July 7, 2011, P.L.210, No.32, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 75 - Other Offenses › Section 7517 - Commemorative service demonstration activities

§ 7517. Commemorative service demonstration activities.
(a) Legislative intent.--
The General Assembly finds and declares that:
(1) Families have a substantial interest in organizing and attending commemorative services for deceased relatives.
(2) The interests of families in privately and peacefully mourning the loss of deceased relatives are violated when commemorative services are targeted for picketing and other public demonstrations.
(3) Picketing of commemorative services causes emotional disturbance and distress to grieving families who participate in commemorative services.
(4) Full opportunity exists under the terms and provisions of this section for the exercise of freedom of speech and other constitutional rights at times other than within one hour prior to, during and one hour following the commemorative services.
(b) Offense defined.--
A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if the person engages in demonstration activities within 500 feet of any cemetery, mortuary, church or other location being utilized for the purposes of a commemorative service within one hour prior to, during and one hour following the commemorative service.
(c) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Commemorative service." An event involving the gathering of individuals who assemble:
(1) At a cemetery or other location during the burial, funeral, ceremony or memorial service of a specific deceased person to mourn or honor the deceased person or to pay respect to the family of the deceased person.
(2) In a building during the viewing, visitation, burial, funeral, ceremony or memorial service of a specific deceased person to mourn or honor the deceased person or to pay respect to the family of the deceased person.
(3) To participate in a procession to a cemetery, building or other location in which a viewing, visitation, burial, funeral, ceremony or memorial service of a specific deceased person is to be conducted to mourn or honor the deceased person or to pay respect to the family of the deceased person.
"Demonstration activities." Any of the following:
(1) Any picketing or similar conduct.
(2) Any oration, speech or use of sound amplification equipment or device or similar conduct that is not part of a commemorative service.
(3) The display of any placard, sign, banner, flag or similar device, unless such display is part of a commemorative service.
(4) The distribution of any handbill, pamphlet, leaflet or other written or printed matter, other than a program distributed as part of a commemorative service.
(June 30, 2006, P.L.288, No.63, eff. 60 days)
2006 Amendment.
Act 63 added section 7517.
Cross References.
Section 7517 is referred to in section 8320 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 76 was added December 16, 2002, P.L.1953, No.226, effective in 60 days.
Cross References.
Chapter 76 is referred to in section 3915 of Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries);
            section 3575 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
Cross References.
Subchapter B is referred to in sections 7605, 7606 of this title.
Cross References.
Subchapter C is referred to in sections 4503, 4601, 6137.1 of Title 61 (Prisons and
            Parole).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7602 - Jurisdiction

§ 7602. Jurisdiction.
An offense under this chapter may be deemed to have been committed either at the place where conduct constituting an element of the offense occurred or at the place where the result which is an element of the offense occurred within this Commonwealth in accordance with section 102 (relating to territorial applicability). It shall be no defense to a violation of this chapter that some of the acts constituting the offense occurred outside of this Commonwealth.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7603 - Restitution

§ 7603. Restitution.
Upon conviction of an offense under section 7611 (relating to unlawful use of computer and other computer crimes), 7612 (relating to disruption of service) or 7616 (relating to distribution of computer virus), the sentence shall include an order for restitution to the victim for:
(1) the cost of repairing or replacing the affected computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device;
(2) lost profits for the period that the computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device is not usable; or
(3) the cost of replacing or restoring the data lost or damaged as a result of a violation of section 7611, 7612 or 7616.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7604 - Concurrent jurisdiction

§ 7604. Concurrent jurisdiction.
The Attorney General shall have concurrent prosecutorial jurisdiction with the county district attorney for violations of this chapter. No person charged with a violation of this section by the Attorney General shall have standing to challenge the authority of the Attorney General to prosecute the case, and, if any such challenge is made, the challenge shall be dismissed and no relief shall be available in the courts of this Commonwealth to the person making the challenge.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7605 - Defense

§ 7605. Defense.
It is a defense to an action brought pursuant to Subchapter B (relating to hacking and similar offenses) that the actor:
(1) was entitled by law or contract to engage in the conduct constituting the offense; or
(2) reasonably believed that he had the authorization or permission of the owner, lessee, licensee, authorized holder, authorized possessor or agent of the computer, computer network, computer software, computer system, database or telecommunication device or that the owner or authorized holder would have authorized or provided permission to engage in the conduct constituting the offense. As used in this section, the term "authorization" includes express or implied consent, including by trade usage, course of dealing, course of performance or commercial programming practices.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7606 - Construction

§ 7606. Construction.
Nothing in Subchapter B (relating to hacking and similar offenses) shall be construed to interfere with or prohibit terms or conditions in a contract or license related to a computer, computer network, computer software, computer system, database or telecommunication device or software or hardware designed to allow a computer, computer network, computer software, computer system, database or telecommunications device to operate in the ordinary course of a lawful business or that is designed to allow an owner or authorized holder of information to protect data information or rights in it.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7611 - Unlawful use of computer and other computer crimes

§ 7611. Unlawful use of computer and other computer crimes.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits the offense of unlawful use of a computer if he:
(1) accesses or exceeds authorization to access, alters, damages or destroys any computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device or any part thereof with the intent to interrupt the normal functioning of a person or to devise or execute any scheme or artifice to defraud or deceive or control property or services by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations or promises;
(2) intentionally and without authorization accesses or exceeds authorization to access, alters, interferes with the operation of, damages or destroys any computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device or any part thereof; or
(3) intentionally or knowingly and without authorization gives or publishes a password, identifying code, personal identification number or other confidential information about a computer, computer system, computer network, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device.
(b) Grading.--
An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.
(c) Prosecution not prohibited.--
Prosecution for an offense under this section shall not prohibit prosecution under any other section of this title.
Cross References.
Section 7611 is referred to in section 7603 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7612 - Disruption of service

§ 7612. Disruption of service.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly engages in a scheme or artifice, including, but not limited to, a denial of service attack upon any computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program, computer server, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device or any part thereof that is designed to block, impede or deny the access of information or initiation or completion of any sale or transaction by users of that computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer program, computer server or database or any part thereof.
(b) Grading.--
An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.
Cross References.
Section 7612 is referred to in section 7603 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7613 - Computer theft

§ 7613. Computer theft.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits an offense if he unlawfully accesses or exceeds his authorization to access any data from a computer, computer system or computer network or takes or copies any supporting documentation whether existing or residing internal or external to a computer, computer system or computer network of another with the intent to deprive him thereof.
(b) Grading.--
An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7614 - Unlawful duplication

§ 7614. Unlawful duplication.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits the offense of unlawful duplication if he makes or causes to be made an unauthorized copy, in any form, including, but not limited to, any printed or electronic form of computer data, computer programs or computer software residing in, communicated by or produced by a computer or computer network.
(b) Grading.--
An offense under subsection (a) shall be graded as follows:
(1) An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.
(2) If the economic value of the duplicated material is greater than $2,500, the grading of the offense shall be one grade higher than specified in paragraph (1).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7615 - Computer trespass

§ 7615. Computer trespass.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits the offense of computer trespass if he knowingly and without authority or in excess of given authority uses a computer or computer network with the intent to:
(1) temporarily or permanently remove computer data, computer programs or computer software from a computer or computer network;
(2) cause a computer to malfunction, regardless of the amount of time the malfunction persists;
(3) alter or erase any computer data, computer programs or computer software;
(4) effect the creation or alteration of a financial instrument or of an electronic transfer of funds; or
(5) cause physical injury to the property of another.
(b) Grading.--
An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7616 - Distribution of computer virus

§ 7616. Distribution of computer virus.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly sells, gives or otherwise distributes or possesses with the intent to sell, give or distribute computer software or a computer program that is designed or has the capability to:
(1) prevent, impede, control, delay or disrupt the normal operation or use of a computer, computer program, computer software, computer system, computer network, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device; or
(2) degrade, disable, damage or destroy the performance of a computer, computer program, computer software, computer system, computer network, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device or any combination thereof.
(b) Grading.--
An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.
Cross References.
Section 7616 is referred to in section 7603 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7621 - Definitions

§ 7621. 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:
"Child pornography."
As described in section 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children).
"Internet."
The myriad of computer and telecommunications facilities, including equipment and operating software, which comprise the interconnected worldwide network of networks that employ the transmission control protocol/Internet protocol or any predecessor or successor protocols to such protocol to communicate information of all kinds by wire or radio.
"Internet service provider."
A person who provides a service that enables users to access content, information, electronic mail or other services offered over the Internet.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7622 - Duty of Internet service provider

§ 7622. Duty of Internet service provider.
An Internet service provider shall remove or disable access to child pornography items residing on or accessible through its service in a manner accessible to persons located within this Commonwealth within five business days of when the Internet service provider is notified by the Attorney General pursuant to section 7628 (relating to notification procedure) that child pornography items reside on or are accessible through its service.
Cross References.
Section 7622 is referred to in section 7624 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7624 - Penalty

§ 7624. Penalty.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any Internet service provider who violates section 7622 (relating to duty of Internet service provider) commits:
(1) A misdemeanor of the third degree for a first offense punishable by a fine of $5,000.
(2) A misdemeanor of the second degree for a second offense punishable by a fine of $20,000.
(3) A felony of the third degree for a third or subsequent offense punishable by a fine of $30,000 and imprisonment for a maximum of seven years.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses › Section 7625 - Jurisdiction for prosecution

§ 7625. Jurisdiction for prosecution.
The Attorney General shall have concurrent prosecutorial jurisdiction with the county district attorney for violations of this subchapter. No person charged with a violation of this subchapter by the Attorney General shall have standing to challenge the authority of the Attorney General to prosecute the case. If a challenge is made, the challenge shall be dismissed and no relief shall be available in the courts of this Commonwealth to the person making the challenge.