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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8308 - Damages in actions on retail theft

§ 8308. Damages in actions on retail theft.
(a) General rule.--
In a civil action based on retail theft, as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929(a) (relating to retail theft), a court of competent jurisdiction shall utilize the following remedies:
(1) Order the defendant to restore the merchandise to the plaintiff in its original condition, if possible.
(2) Award damages as follows:
(i) If it is not possible to restore the merchandise in its original condition under paragraph (1), award the value of the merchandise as damages.
(ii) Award actual damages arising from the incident. Damages under this subparagraph do not include the loss of time or wages incurred by the plaintiff in connection with the apprehension and prosecution of the defendant.
(iii) Award reasonable attorney fees and reasonable court costs.
(3) Award a civil penalty to the plaintiff in the amount of the value of the merchandise plus $150.
(b) Minors.--
If the defendant is a minor, the act of July 27, 1967 (P.L.186, No.58), entitled "An act imposing liability upon parents for personal injury, or theft, destruction, or loss of property caused by the willful, tortious acts of children under eighteen years of age, setting forth limitations, and providing procedure for recovery," applies.
(c) Criminal disposition.--
Criminal prosecution under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929 is not a prerequisite to the applicability of this section.
(d) Limitations.--
(1) The plaintiff shall send a notice to the defendant's last known address giving the defendant 20 days to respond before a civil action may be commenced.
(2) No civil action under this section may be maintained if the defendant has paid the plaintiff a penalty equal to the retail value of the merchandise, not to exceed $500, plus the sum of $150.
(e) Release.--
If the person to whom a written demand is made complies with such demand within 20 days after the receipt of the demand, that person shall be given a written release from further civil liability with respect to the specific act of retail theft.
(Nov. 21, 1990, P.L.563, No.141, eff. 60 days)
1990 Amendment.
Act 141 added section 8308.
References in Text.
The act of July 27, 1967, P.L.186, No.58, referred to in subsec. (b), was repealed by the act of December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206. The subject matter is now contained in Chapter 55 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8310 - Damages in actions on thefts of leased property

§ 8310. Damages in actions on thefts of leased property.
(a) General rule.--
In a civil action based on theft of leased property, as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3932(a) (relating to theft of leased property), a court of competent jurisdiction may utilize the following remedies:
(1) Order the defendant to restore the merchandise to the plaintiff in its original condition, if possible.
(2) Award damages as follows:
(i) If it is not possible to restore the merchandise in its original condition under paragraph (1), award the value of the merchandise as damages.
(ii) Award actual damages arising from the incident. Damages under this subparagraph do not include the loss of time or wages incurred by the plaintiff in connection with the apprehension and prosecution of the defendant.
(iii) Award reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
(3) Award a civil penalty to the plaintiff in the amount of the value of the merchandise plus $150.
(b) Minors.--
If the defendant is a minor, the act of July 27, 1967 (P.L.186, No.58), entitled "An act imposing liability upon parents for personal injury, or theft, destruction, or loss of property caused by the wilful, tortious acts of children under eighteen years of age, setting forth limitations, and providing procedure for recovery," applies.
(c) Criminal disposition.--
Criminal prosecution under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3932 is not a prerequisite to the applicability of this section.
(d) Limitations.--
(1) No civil action under this section may be maintained if the defendant has returned the merchandise to the plaintiff and paid all obligations under the contract establishing a lease agreement plus the sum of $150.
(2) No civil action under this section may be maintained unless:
(i) the plaintiff has sent a notice to defendant's last known address; and
(ii) the plaintiff has given the defendant 20 days to respond to the notice before the action is commenced.
(e) Release.--
If the person to whom a written demand is made complies with such demand within 20 days after the receipt of the demand, that person shall be given a written release from further civil liability with respect to the specific act of theft of leased property.
(July 11, 1991, P.L.79, No.14, eff. 60 days)
1991 Amendment.
Act 14 added section 8310.
References in Text.
The act of July 27, 1967, P.L.186, No.58, referred to in subsec. (b), was repealed by the act of December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206. The subject matter is now contained in Chapter 55 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8311 - Damages in actions for conversion of timber

§ 8311. Damages in actions for conversion of timber.
(a) General rule.--
In lieu of all other damages or civil remedies provided by law, a person who cuts or removes the timber of another person without the consent of that person shall be liable to that person in a civil action for an amount of damages equal to:
(1) the usual and customary costs of establishing the value of the timber cut or removed and of complying with the erosion and sedimentation control regulations contained in 25 Pa. Code Ch. 102 (relating to erosion control);
(1.1) the cost of any surveys obtained in connection with the civil action; and
(2) one of the following:
(i) three times the market value of the timber cut or removed if the act is determined to have been deliberate;
(ii) two times the market value of the timber cut or removed if the act is determined to have been negligent; or
(iii) the market value of the timber cut or removed if the defendant is determined to have had a reasonable basis for believing that the land on which the act was committed was his or that of the person in whose service or by whose direction the act was done.
(b) Restitution.--
Any damages awarded under this section shall be reduced by any restitution which is made under 18 Pa.C.S. § 1107 (relating to restitution for theft of timber).
(c) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Timber." Standing trees, logs or parts of trees that are commonly merchandized as wood products.
"Market value." The value of the standing timber at local market prices for the species and quality of timber cut or removed at the time it was cut or removed.
(Feb. 17, 1994, P.L.113, No.10, eff. 60 days; May 17, 2001, P.L.23, No.7, eff. 60 days)
2001 Amendment.
Act 7 amended subsec. (a).
1994 Amendment.
Act 10 added section 8311.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8313 - Agricultural crop destruction

§ 8313. Agricultural crop destruction.
(a) Civil action and relief available.--
An aggrieved owner of damaged field crops, vegetable or fruit plants or trees raised for scientific or commercial purposes or for any testing or research purpose in conjunction with a public or private research facility or a university or any Federal, State or local government agency may, in a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction, obtain appropriate relief, including compensatory and punitive damages, reasonable investigative expenses and reasonable attorney fees and other costs associated with the litigation. Upon a showing of cause for the issuance of injunctive relief, a court may issue temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions as may be appropriate. During any period that an action under this section is pending, a court may order the cessation of the activity forming the basis of the complaint.
(b) Valuations.--
In awarding damages under this section, the courts shall consider the market value of the field crops, vegetable or fruit plants or trees prior to damage and production, research, testing, replacement and crop development costs directly related to the crop that has been damaged as part of the value of the crop as well as damage to any records, data and data-gathering equipment or devices.
(c) Limitations.--
Damages recovered under this section shall be limited to treble the market value of the field crops, vegetable or fruit plants or trees prior to damage and actual damages involving production, research, testing, replacement and development costs directly related to the crop that has been damaged.
(d) Exceptions.--
The provisions of this section shall not apply to field crops, vegetable or fruit plants or trees damaged through research or normal commercial activity.
(June 22, 2001, P.L.386, No.27, eff. imd.)
2001 Amendment.
Act 27 added section 8313.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8314 - Assault with biological agent on animal, fowl or honey bees

§ 8314. Assault with biological agent on animal, fowl or honey bees.
(a) Civil action and relief available.--
An animal owner aggrieved by exposure of an animal, fowl or honey bees to any virus, bacteria, prion or other agent which causes infectious disease, including foot-and-mouth disease, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, avian influenza or varroamite, may, in a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction, obtain appropriate relief, including compensatory and punitive damages, reasonable investigation expenses and reasonable attorney fees and other costs associated with the litigation of the action. Upon a showing of cause for the issuance of injunctive relief, a court may issue temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions as may be appropriate under this section. During any period that an action under this section is pending, a court may order the cessation of the complained-of activity.
(b) Exceptions.--
The provisions of this section shall not apply to research or veterinarian services, including immunizations, vaccinations or other treatments administered during the normal scope of practice.
(June 25, 2001, P.L.619, No.54, eff. imd.)
2001 Amendment.
Act 54 added section 8314.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8315 - Damages in actions for identity theft

§ 8315. Damages in actions for identity theft.
In a civil action based on identity theft as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 4120 (relating to identity theft), a court of competent jurisdiction may award damages as follows:
(1) Actual damages arising from the incident or $500, whichever is greater. Damages include loss of money, reputation or property, whether real or personal. The court may, in its discretion, award up to three times the actual damages sustained, but not less than $500.
(2) Reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
(3) Additional relief the court deems necessary and proper.
(June 19, 2002, P.L.430, No.62, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendment.
Act 62 added section 8315.
Cross References.
Section 8315 is referred to in section 5525 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8316.1 - Damages in actions for unlawful dissemination of intimate image

§ 8316.1. Damages in actions for unlawful dissemination of intimate image.
(a) Cause of action established.--
A person may bring a civil cause of action based upon unlawful dissemination of intimate image, as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3131 (relating to unlawful dissemination of intimate image), in order to recover damages for any loss or injury sustained as a result of the violation.
(b) Parties authorized to bring action.--
An action may be brought by a natural person or a guardian of the natural person, if the person is incompetent.
(c) Damages.--
A court of competent jurisdiction may award damages as set forth in this subsection. In determining the extent of injury, the court shall consider that dissemination of an intimate image may cause long-term or permanent injury. The court may award:
(1) Actual damages arising from the incident or $500, whichever is greater. Damages include loss of money, reputation or property, whether real or personal. The court may, in its discretion, award up to three times the actual damages sustained, but not less than $500.
(2) Reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
(3) Additional relief the court deems necessary and proper.
(d) Other remedies preserved.--
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of a person to receive restitution under 18 Pa.C.S. § 1106 (relating to restitution for injuries to person or property).
(e) Nonapplicability.--
The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to a law enforcement officer engaged in the law enforcement officer's official duties.
(f) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "law enforcement officer" means any officer of the United States, of the Commonwealth or political subdivision thereof, or of another state or subdivision thereof, who is empowered to conduct investigations of or to make arrests for offenses enumerated in 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and offenses), or an equivalent crime in another jurisdiction, and any attorney authorized by law to prosecute or participate in the prosecution of such offense.
(July 9, 2014, P.L.1013, No.115, eff. 60 days)
2014 Amendment.
Act 115 added section 8316.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8316.2 - Contracts or agreements for nondisclosure of certain conduct

§ 8316.2. Contracts or agreements for nondisclosure of certain conduct.
(a) Void provisions.--
A provision of an agreement, contract, settlement or similar instrument that does any of the following shall be void and unenforceable:
(1) prohibits or attempts to prohibit the disclosure of the name of a person suspected of childhood sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities;
(2) suppresses or attempts to suppress information relevant to an investigation by law enforcement authorities into a claim of childhood sexual abuse; or
(3) impairs or attempts to impair the ability of a person to report a claim of childhood sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities.
(b) Form.--
Any agreement, contract, settlement or similar instrument settling a claim of childhood sexual abuse shall be presumed to satisfy this section if it does not contain a provision prohibited by subsection (a) and if it includes a notice printed in boldface, 12-point font or larger, as follows or in a substantially similar form:
NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES
By signing this agreement, you do not surrender your right to speak to law enforcement about the actions, underlying facts or circumstances referenced in this agreement.
I (we) acknowledge receipt of the above notice.
(Signature).............................(Date)...............
(c) 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:
"Childhood sexual abuse."
The term shall have the same meaning as "sexual abuse or exploitation" in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303 (relating to definitions).
"Law enforcement authorities."
The term shall have the same meaning as "law enforcement official" in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303.
(Nov. 26, 2019, P.L.649, No.89, eff. 60 days)
2019 Amendment.
Act 89 added section 8316.2.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8317 - Actions involving products or services used to invade privacy

§ 8317. Actions involving products or services used to invade privacy.
No person shall have a cause of action against a manufacturer of a device or a provider of a product or service that is used to commit a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 7507.1 (relating to invasion of privacy).
(Nov. 16, 2005, P.L.378, No.69, eff. 60 days)
2005 Amendment.
Act 69 added section 8317.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8319 - Ecoterrorism

§ 8319. Ecoterrorism.
(a) Civil action and relief.--
An individual aggrieved by the offense of ecoterrorism as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3311(a) (relating to ecoterrorism) may, in a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction, obtain appropriate relief, including compensatory and punitive damages, reasonable investigative expenses and reasonable attorney fees and other costs associated with the litigation. Upon a showing of cause for the issuance of injunctive relief, a court may issue temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions as may be appropriate under this section. During any period that an action under this section is pending, a court may order the cessation of the activity forming the basis of the complaint.
(b) Valuations.--
In awarding damages under this section, a court shall consider the market value of the property prior to damage and production, research, testing, replacement and development costs directly related to the property that has been damaged as part of the value of the property as well as damage to any records, data and data-gathering equipment or devices.
(c) Limitations.--
Damages recovered under this section shall be limited to triple the market value of the property prior to damage and actual damages involving production, research, testing, replacement and development costs directly related to the property that has been damaged.
(Apr. 14, 2006, P.L.81, No.27, eff. 60 days)
2006 Amendment.
Act 27 added section 8319.
Cross References.
Section 8319 is referred to in section 3311 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8320 - Commemorative service demonstration action

§ 8320. Commemorative service demonstration action.
(a) Civil action.--
In addition to any other right of action and any other remedy provided by law, an individual aggrieved by the offense defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 7517 (relating to commemorative service demonstration activities) may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction to obtain appropriate relief.
(b) General relief.--
In a civil action brought under this section, the aggrieved individual may recover general and special damages, including damages for emotional distress, punitive damages, reasonable attorney fees and other costs associated with the litigation, and such other relief that the court deems necessary and proper.
(c) Injunctive relief.--
Upon a showing of cause for the issuance of injunctive relief, a court may issue temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions as may be appropriate under this section. During any period that an action under this section is pending, a court may order the cessation of the activity forming the basis of the complaint.
(June 30, 2006, P.L.288, No.63, eff. 60 days)
2006 Amendment.
Act 63 added section 8320.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8322 - Definition

§ 8322. Definition.
As used in this subchapter "joint tort-feasors" means two or more persons jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to persons or property, whether or not judgment has been recovered against all or some of them.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8324 - Right of contribution

§ 8324. Right of contribution.
(a) General rule.--
The right of contribution exists among joint tort-feasors.
(b) Payment required.--
A joint tort-feasor is not entitled to a money judgment for contribution until he has by payment discharged the common liability or has paid more than his pro rata share thereof.
(c) Effect of settlement.--
A joint tort-feasor who enters into a settlement with the injured person is not entitled to recover contribution from another joint tort-feasor whose liability to the injured person is not extinguished by the settlement.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8326 - Effect of release as to other tort-feasors

§ 8326. Effect of release as to other tort-feasors.
A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tort-feasors unless the release so provides, but reduces the claim against the other tort-feasors in the amount of the consideration paid for the release or in any amount or proportion by which the release provides that the total claim shall be reduced if greater than the consideration paid.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8327 - Liability to make contribution as affected by release

§ 8327. Liability to make contribution as affected by release.
A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor does not relieve him from liability to make contribution to another tort-feasor, unless the release is given before the right of the other tort-feasor to secure a money judgment for contribution has accrued and provides for a reduction to the extent of the pro rata share of the released tort-feasor of the injured person's damages recoverable against all the other tort-feasors.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8331 - Medical good Samaritan civil immunity

§ 8331. Medical good Samaritan civil immunity.
(a) General rule.--
Any physician or any other practitioner of the healing arts or any registered nurse, licensed by any state, who happens by chance upon the scene of an emergency or who arrives on the scene of an emergency by reason of serving on an emergency call panel or similar committee of a county medical society or who is called to the scene of an emergency by the police or other duly constituted officers of a government unit or who is present when an emergency occurs and who, in good faith, renders emergency care at the scene of the emergency, shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such physician or practitioner or registered nurse in rendering the emergency care, except any acts or omissions intentionally designed to harm or any grossly negligent acts or omissions which result in harm to the person receiving emergency care.
(b) Definition.--
As used in this section "good faith" shall include, but is not limited to, a reasonable opinion that the immediacy of the situation is such that the rendering of care should not be postponed until the patient is hospitalized.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8331.1 - Veterinary good Samaritan civil immunity

§ 8331.1. Veterinary good Samaritan civil immunity.
(a) General rule.--
Any individual licensed to practice veterinary medicine who, in good faith, renders emergency care to any animal which such individual has discovered at the scene of an accident or emergency situation or which has immediately prior to the rendering of such care been brought to such individual's attention at or from the scene of any accident or emergency situation shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such person in rendering the emergency care, except any acts or omissions intentionally designed to harm, or any grossly negligent acts or omissions which result in harm to the animal.
(b) Definition.--
As used in this section, "good faith" shall include, but is not limited to, a reasonable opinion that the immediacy of the situation is such that the rendering of care should not be postponed until the animal is hospitalized.
(c) Exception.--
This section shall not apply where the owner of the animal is in attendance and can be consulted as to the proposed action by the veterinarian.
(Dec. 13, 1982, P.L.1141, No.260, eff. imd.)
1982 Amendment.
Act 260 added section 8331.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8331.2 - Good Samaritan civil immunity for use of automated external defibrillator

§ 8331.2. Good Samaritan civil immunity for use of automated external defibrillator.
(a) General rule.--
Any person who in good faith acquires and maintains an AED or uses an AED in an emergency shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by an individual using the AED, except if acts or omissions intentionally designed to harm or any grossly negligent acts or omissions result in harm to the individual receiving the AED treatment.
(b) Requirements.--
Any person who acquires and maintains an AED for use in accordance with this section shall:
(1) Ensure that expected AED users receive training pursuant to subsection (c).
(2) Maintain and test the AED according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines.
(3) Provide instruction requiring the user of the AED to utilize available means to immediately contact and activate the emergency medical services system.
(4) Assure that any appropriate data or information is made available to emergency medical services personnel or other health care providers as requested.
(c) Training.--
For purposes of this section, expected AED users shall complete training in the use of an AED consistent with American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other national standards as identified and approved by the Department of Health in consultation with the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council.
(d) Obstruction of emergency medical services personnel.--
Nothing in this section shall relieve a person who uses an AED from civil damages when that person obstructs or interferes with care and treatment being provided by emergency medical services personnel or a health professional.
(e) Exception.--
(Deleted by amendment).
(f) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Automated external defibrillator" or "AED." A portable device that uses electric shock to restore a stable heart rhythm to an individual in cardiac arrest.
"Emergency." A situation where an individual is believed to be in cardiac arrest or is in need of immediate medical attention to prevent death or serious injury.
"Good faith." Includes a reasonable opinion that the immediacy of the situation is such that the use of an AED should not be postponed until emergency medical services personnel arrive or the person is hospitalized.
(Dec. 15, 1998, P.L.949, No.126, eff. 60 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.1081, No.125, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 8331.2 is referred to in section 5483 of Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8331.3 - Criminal victim aid good Samaritan civil immunity

§ 8331.3. Criminal victim aid good Samaritan civil immunity.
(a) General rule.--
Any person who provides or obtains or attempts to provide or obtain assistance for a victim of a personal injury crime at the scene of the personal injury crime or attempted personal injury crime shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions in providing or obtaining or attempting to provide or obtain assistance, except any acts or omissions intentionally designed to harm or any acts or omissions that constitute gross negligence or willful, wanton or reckless conduct.
(b) Definitions.--
The terms "personal injury crime" and "victim" shall have the same meanings given to them in section 103 of the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act.
(Dec. 20, 2000, P.L.811, No.113, eff. 60 days; Oct. 31, 2003, P.L.200, No.31, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 8331.3 is referred to in sections 8332.7, 8332.8 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8332 - Emergency response provider and bystander good Samaritan civil immunity

§ 8332. Emergency response provider and bystander good Samaritan civil immunity.
(a) General rule.--
Any person, including an emergency response provider, whether or not trained to practice medicine, who in good faith renders emergency care, treatment, first aid or rescue at the scene of an emergency event or crime or who moves the person receiving such care, first aid or rescue to a hospital or other place of medical care shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of rendering such care, except in any act or omission intentionally designed to harm or any grossly negligent acts or omissions which result in harm to the person receiving emergency care or being moved to a hospital or other place of medical care.
(b) Exceptions.--
(Deleted by amendment).
(b.1) Injured police animals.--
A person, including an emergency response provider, whether trained to practice medicine, who, in good faith, renders emergency care, treatment, first aid or rescue to an injured police animal at the scene of an emergency event or crime or who moves an injured police animal receiving emergency care, treatment, first aid or rescue to a hospital or other place of medical care shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of rendering aid, except in an act or omission intentionally designed to harm or any grossly negligent acts or omissions which result in harm to the police animal receiving emergency care, treatment, first aid or rescue or while being moved to a hospital or other place of medical care.
(c) Exception.--
This section shall not relieve a driver of a vehicle, including an ambulance or other emergency rescue vehicle, from liability arising from an operation or use of such vehicle pursuant to subsection (a).
(d) Definition.--
(Deleted by amendment).
(e) 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:
"Emergency response provider."
The term includes Federal, State and local emergency public safety, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical services personnel, response teams, agencies and authorities. The term does not include hospital emergency facilities and related personnel.
"Police animals."
As defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 5531 (relating to definitions).
(July 1, 1978, P.L.697, No.122, eff. 60 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.1081, No.125, eff. 60 days; July 11, 2022, P.L.719, No.60, eff. 60 days)
2022 Amendment.
Act 60 added subsecs. (b.1) and (e) and deleted subsec. (d).
Cross References.
Section 8332 is referred to in section 5503 of Title 35 (Health and Safety).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8332.2 - Officer, director or trustee of nonprofit organization negligence standard

§ 8332.2. Officer, director or trustee of nonprofit organization negligence standard.
(a) General rule.--
Except as provided otherwise in this section, no person who serves without compensation, other than reimbursement for actual expenses, as an officer, director or trustee of any nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (68A Stat. 3, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)) shall be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions relating solely to the performance of his duties as an officer, director or trustee, unless the conduct of the person falls substantially below the standards generally practiced and accepted in like circumstances by similar persons performing the same or similar duties, and unless it is shown that the person did an act or omitted the doing of an act which the person was under a recognized duty to another to do, knowing or having reason to know that the act or omission created a substantial risk of actual harm to the person or property of another. It shall be insufficient to impose liability to establish only that the conduct of the person fell below ordinary standards of care.
(b) Exception.--
Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting or modifying any existing legal basis for determining the liability, or any defense thereto, of any nonprofit association.
(May 12, 1986, P.L.183, No.57, eff. imd.)
1986 Amendment.
Act 57 added section 8332.2.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8332.3 - Volunteer firefighter civil immunity

§ 8332.3. Volunteer firefighter civil immunity.
Volunteer firefighters shall be treated as public employees as defined in section 8501 (relating to definitions). This section shall not be construed to reduce or eliminate any other immunity provided to volunteer firefighters by law.
(Dec. 15, 1986, P.L.1598, No.177, eff. 60 days)
1986 Amendment.
Act 177 added section 8332.3.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8332.5 - Corporate representatives

§ 8332.5. Corporate representatives.
(a) General rule.--
The liability of an individual shall be limited to the extent expressly provided by or pursuant to Title 15 (relating to corporations and unincorporated associations). See 15 Pa.C.S. Ch. 5 Subch. B (relating to fiduciary duty and indemnification), Ch. 17 Subch. B (relating to fiduciary duty) and Ch. 57 Subch. B (relating to fiduciary duty).
(b) Certain governmental corporations.--
An individual who is a director, officer or employee of a governmental corporation and who is not entitled to immunity under Chapter 85 (relating to matters affecting government units) may assert any applicable immunity under 15 Pa.C.S. Ch. 57 Subch. B to the same extent as if the governmental corporation were a nonprofit corporation which had elected the maximum immunity available under such subchapter.
(Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.834, No.198, eff. imd.)
1990 Amendment.
Act 198 added section 8332.5.
Cross References.
Section 8332.5 is referred to in sections 513, 1713, 1735, 5713, 5733.2 of Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8332.6 - Antidrug and town-watch volunteer civil immunity

§ 8332.6. Antidrug and town-watch volunteer civil immunity.
(a) General rule.--
An antidrug or town-watch volunteer who acts in good faith and within the scope of the volunteer's role with an antidrug or crime prevention volunteer organization or government agency shall be immune from civil liability for damage caused by acts or omissions unless all of the following apply:
(1) The conduct of the volunteer falls substantially below the standards generally practiced and accepted in like circumstances by similar persons rendering such services.
(2) It is shown that the volunteer performed an act or failed to perform an act which the volunteer was under a recognized duty to another to perform, knowing or having reason to know that such act or omission created a substantial risk or actual harm to the person or property of another. It is insufficient to impose liability under this paragraph to establish only that the conduct of the volunteer fell below ordinary standards of care.
(b) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Antidrug or town-watch volunteer." A person performing services for an antidrug or town-watch volunteer organization or government agency without compensation other than reimbursement for actual expenses incurred. The term includes a volunteer serving as a director, officer, trustee or direct service volunteer.
"Antidrug or town-watch volunteer organization." A nonprofit organization, corporate volunteer program, medical facility or substance abuse treatment program that uses volunteers to reduce crime and drug use in the community.
"Corporate volunteer program." A program administered by an entity other than a nonprofit organization or government agency that enlists primarily its own employees, retirees, partners or professional affiliates in a volunteer capacity to achieve objectives that would qualify as charitable under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)).
"Nonprofit organization." An organization which is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)), whether or not it has been certified by the Internal Revenue Service.
(June 25, 2001, P.L.697, No.66, eff. 60 days)
2001 Amendment.
Act 66 added section 8332.6. See the preamble to Act 66 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8332.7 - Immunity of State parole officers

§ 8332.7. Immunity of State parole officers.
(a) Assistance of law enforcement personnel.--
In addition to the provisions of 61 Pa.C.S. § 6181 (relating to status as peace officers) or any other law, any parole officer appointed by the Department of Corrections who, after obtaining permission in advance from a person authorized by the Secretary of Corrections, assists Federal, State or local law enforcement officers or agents or county probation officers in the lawful performance of their duties shall be considered to be acting within the scope of his official duty for all purposes of law and shall enjoy any benefit or immunity conferred upon an employee of the Commonwealth.
(b) Assistance of criminal victims.--
In addition to any other immunity provided by law, any parole officer appointed by the Secretary of Corrections who is entitled to immunity under section 8331.3 (relating to criminal victim aid good Samaritan civil immunity) as a result of providing assistance to a victim of a crime shall be considered to be acting within the scope of his official duty while providing assistance to the victim for all purposes of law and shall enjoy any benefit or immunity conferred upon an employee of the Commonwealth.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1705, No.215, eff. 60 days; Dec. 30, 2003, P.L.432, No.61, eff. 60 days; June 30, 2021, P.L.260, No.59, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8332.8 - Immunity of county probation officers

§ 8332.8. Immunity of county probation officers.
(a) Assistance of law enforcement personnel.--
In addition to the provisions of section 1 of the act of August 6, 1963 (P.L.521, No.277), entitled "An act providing that probation officers shall have the power of peace officers in the performance of their duties," or any other law, any probation officer appointed by any court of record of this Commonwealth who, after obtaining permission in advance from a person authorized by the appointing court, assists Federal, State or local law enforcement officers or agents, State parole agents or county probation officers in the lawful performance of their duties shall be considered to be acting within the scope of his official duty for all purposes of law and shall enjoy any benefit or immunity conferred upon an employee of that county.
(b) Assistance of criminal victims.--
In addition to any other immunity provided by law, any probation officer appointed by any court of record of this Commonwealth who is entitled to immunity under section 8331.3 (relating to criminal victim aid good Samaritan civil immunity) as a result of providing assistance to a victim of a crime shall be considered to be acting within the scope of his official duty while providing assistance to the victim for all purposes of law and shall enjoy any benefit or immunity conferred upon an employee of that county.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1705, No.215, eff. 60 days; Dec. 30, 2003, P.L.432, No.61, eff. 60 days)
References in Text.
Section 1 of the act of August 6, 1963, P.L.521, No.277, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by the act of August 11, 2009, P.L.147, No.33. The subject matter is now contained in Part IV of Title 61 (Prisons and Parole).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8333 - Body fluid and tissue limited civil immunity

§ 8333. Body fluid and tissue limited civil immunity.
(a) General rule.--
No person shall be held liable for death, disease or injury resulting from the lawful transfusion of blood, blood components or plasma derivatives, or from the lawful transplantation or insertion of tissue, bone or organs, except upon a showing of negligence on the part of such person. Specifically excluded hereunder is any liability by reason of any rule of strict liability or implied warranty or any other warranty not expressly undertaken by the party to be charged.
(b) Definition.--
As used in this section the term "negligence" shall include but not be limited to any failure to observe accepted standards in the collection, testing, processing, handling, storage, transportation, classification, labelling, transfusion, injection, transplantation or other preparation or use of any such blood, blood components, plasma derivatives, tissue, bone or organs.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8334 - Civil immunity in mass immunization projects

§ 8334. Civil immunity in mass immunization projects.
(a) General rule.--
Any physician who does not receive remuneration for his services in a mass immunization project approved in writing by the Department of Health or its designee under the provisions of the act of September 19, 1974 (P.L.644, No.210), and any registered nurse, or practical nurse licensed to practice in this Commonwealth who shall participate in such project and any State, county or local medical society, medical or health facility, agency or clinic approved by the department shall not be liable, except for gross negligence, to any person for illness, reaction, or adverse effect arising from or out of the use of any drug or vaccine in such project by such physician or such nurse. Neither the department nor its designee shall approve any such project unless the department or its designee finds that the project conforms to good medical and public health practice.
(b) Exception.--
This section shall not exempt any drug manufacturer from any liability for any drug or vaccine used in such project.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)
References in Text.
The act of September 19, 1974, P.L.644, No.210, referred to in subsection (a), was repealed by the act of April 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, known as the Judiciary Act Repealer Act.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8335 - Damages for conversion of property of fluctuating value

§ 8335. Damages for conversion of property of fluctuating value.
Damages for the conversion of stocks, bonds, or other like property of fluctuating value shall be limited to the difference between the proceeds of the conversion, or that portion thereof duly paid or credited to the owner, and such higher value as the property may have reached within a reasonable time after he had notice of the conversion. Where the facts are not in dispute, such period shall be fixed by the court as a matter of law.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities › Section 8337 - Civil immunity of school officers or employees relating to drug or alcohol abuse

§ 8337. Civil immunity of school officers or employees relating to drug or alcohol abuse.
(a) General rule.--
Any officer or employee of a school who, in the scope of official duty, reports drug or alcohol abuse involving a student to another officer or employee of the school, to a parent, legal guardian or spouse of the student or who refers a student for treatment or counseling or for disciplinary action by school authorities relating to drug or alcohol abuse shall not be liable to the student or the parents, legal guardian or spouse of the student for civil damages as a result of any negligent statements, acts or omissions undertaken in good faith for the purposes set forth in this section. This subsection shall also apply to school authorities who have been designated to handle disciplinary cases for negligent statements, acts or omissions undertaken in good faith in reporting a student for drug or alcohol abuse to a law enforcement officer in accordance with school policy or procedures and based upon a reasonable belief that a crime has been, is being or will be committed. This subsection does not apply to any statement, acts or omissions which are intentionally designed to harm or which are grossly negligent and result in harm to the student.
(b) Definitions.--
As used in this section the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Drug and alcohol abuse." The unauthorized use, possession or distribution of:
(1) Alcohol, as defined in the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code.
(2) Any controlled substance, drug, drug paraphernalia or counterfeit drug as defined in the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, or the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.
The term includes any act prohibited under section 8 of the Pharmacy Act or section 13(a)(15) or (16) of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.
"Officer or employee of a school." A school director, principal, superintendent, teacher, guidance counselor, support staff member or other educational or medical employee employed in a day or residential school which provides preschool, kindergarten, elementary or secondary education in this Commonwealth, at either a public or nonpublic school.
(c) Political subdivision tort claims.--
This section shall not reduce or impair the protections afforded by Subchapter C of Chapter 85 (relating to actions against local parties).
(May 30, 1984, P.L.337, No.67, eff. 30 days)
1984 Amendment.
Act 67 added section 8337.