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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 31 - Sexual Offenses › Section 3126 - Indecent assault

§ 3126. Indecent assault.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of indecent assault if the person has indecent contact with the complainant, causes the complainant to have indecent contact with the person or intentionally causes the complainant to come into contact with seminal fluid, urine or feces for the purpose of arousing sexual desire in the person or the complainant and:
(1) the person does so without the complainant's consent;
(2) the person does so by forcible compulsion;
(3) the person does so by threat of forcible compulsion that would prevent resistance by a person of reasonable resolution;
(4) the complainant is unconscious or the person knows that the complainant is unaware that the indecent contact is occurring;
(5) the person has substantially impaired the complainant's power to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering or employing, without the knowledge of the complainant, drugs, intoxicants or other means for the purpose of preventing resistance;
(6) the complainant suffers from a mental disability which renders the complainant incapable of consent;
(7) the complainant is less than 13 years of age; or
(8) the complainant is less than 16 years of age and the person is four or more years older than the complainant and the complainant and the person are not married to each other.
(b) Grading.--
Indecent assault shall be graded as follows:
(1) An offense under subsection (a)(1) or (8) is a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(2) An offense under subsection (a)(2), (3), (4), (5) or (6) is a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(3) An offense under subsection (a)(7) is a misdemeanor of the first degree unless any of the following apply, in which case it is a felony of the third degree:
(i) It is a second or subsequent offense.
(ii) There has been a course of conduct of indecent assault by the person.
(iii) The indecent assault was committed by touching the complainant's sexual or intimate parts with sexual or intimate parts of the person.
(iv) The indecent assault is committed by touching the person's sexual or intimate parts with the complainant's sexual or intimate parts.
(May 18, 1976, P.L.120, No.53, eff. 30 days; Feb. 2, 1990, P.L.6, No.4, eff. 60 days; Mar. 31, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.985, No.10, eff. 60 days; Nov. 23, 2005, P.L.412, No.76, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 3126 is referred to in sections 2714, 3141, 9122, 9158 of this title; sections 5329, 6303, 6304, 6344 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5552, 6302, 6358, 6402, 6403, 9799.14, 9799.24, 9799.55, 9799.58 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); sections 6139, 7122 of Title 61 (Prisons and Parole).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 31 - Sexual Offenses › Section 3127 - Indecent exposure

§ 3127. Indecent exposure.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits indecent exposure if that person exposes his or her genitals in any public place or in any place where there are present other persons under circumstances in which he or she knows or should know that this conduct is likely to offend, affront or alarm.
(b) Grading.--
If the person knows or should have known that any of the persons present are less than 16 years of age, indecent exposure under subsection (a) is a misdemeanor of the first degree. Otherwise, indecent exposure under subsection (a) is a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(Mar. 31, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.985, No.10, eff. 60 days)
1995 Amendment.
Section 18 of Act 10, 1st Sp.Sess., provided that the amendment of section 3127 shall apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of Act 10.
Cross References.
Section 3127 is referred to in sections 9122, 9122.1, 9122.3, 9158 of this title; sections 5329, 6303, 6304, 6344 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); section 5552 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); section 2303 of Title 44 (Law and Justice).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 31 - Sexual Offenses › Section 3128 - Spousal sexual assault (Repealed)

§ 3128. Spousal sexual assault (Repealed).
1995 Repeal.
Section 3128 was repealed March 31, 1995 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.985, No.10), effective in 60 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 31 - Sexual Offenses › Section 3129 - Sexual intercourse with animal

§ 3129. Sexual intercourse with animal.
A person who engages in any form of sexual intercourse with an animal commits a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(June 18, 1999, P.L.67, No.8, eff. 60 days)
1999 Amendment.
Act 8 added section 3129.
Cross References.
Section 3129 is referred to in sections 9122.1, 9122.3 of this title; section 5329 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); section 62A03 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 31 - Sexual Offenses › Section 3130 - Conduct relating to sex offenders

§ 3130. Conduct relating to sex offenders.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits a felony of the third degree if the person has reason to believe that a sex offender is not complying with or has not complied with the requirements of the sex offender's probation or parole, imposed by statute or court order, or with the registration requirements of 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97 Subch. H (relating to registration of sexual offenders) or I (relating to continued registration of sexual offenders), and the person, with the intent to assist the sex offender in eluding a law enforcement agent or agency that is seeking to find the sex offender to question the sex offender about, or to arrest the sex offender for, noncompliance with the requirements of the sex offender's probation or parole or the requirements of 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97 Subch. H or I:
(1) withholds information from or does not notify the law enforcement agent or agency about the sex offender's noncompliance with the requirements of parole, the requirements of 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97 Subch. H or I or, if known, the sex offender's whereabouts;
(2) harbors or attempts to harbor or assist another person in harboring or attempting to harbor the sex offender;
(3) conceals or attempts to conceal, or assists another person in concealing or attempting to conceal, the sex offender; or
(4) provides information to the law enforcement agent or agency regarding the sex offender which the person knows to be false.
(b) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "sex offender" means a person who is required to register with the Pennsylvania State Police pursuant to the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97 Subch. H or I.
(Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1567, No.178, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Dec. 20, 2011, P.L.446, No.111, eff. one year; Feb. 21, 2018, P.L.27, No.10, eff. imd.; June 12, 2018, P.L.140, No.29, eff. imd.)
2018 Amendment.
Act 29 reenacted section 3130.
2006 Amendment.
See the preamble to Act 178 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative intent.
Cross References.
Section 3130 is referred to in section 5329 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); section 62A03 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 31 - Sexual Offenses › Section 3132 - Female mutiliation

§ 3132. Female mutilation.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits the offense of female mutilation if the person:
(1) knowingly circumcises, excises or infibulates the whole or any part of the genitalia of a minor;
(2) is a parent of a minor and the parent knowingly consents or permits the circumcision, excision or infibulation of the whole or any part of the minor's genitalia; or
(3) knowingly removes or permits the removal of a minor from this Commonwealth for the purpose of circumcising, excising or infibulating, in whole or in part, the genitalia of the minor.
(b) Grading.--
Female mutilation is a felony of the first degree.
(c) Exception.--
The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if the circumcision, excision or infibulation is:
(1) necessary to the health of the minor on whom it is performed and either is performed by a physician or is performed in the presence of a physician by a person in training to become a physician in accordance with the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, or the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985; or
(2) performed on a minor in labor or who has just given birth and is performed for medical reasons connected with that labor or birth by a physician or in the presence of a physician by a person in training to become a physician in accordance with the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act or the Medical Practice Act of 1985.
(d) Custom or consent not a defense.--
It shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this section that:
(1) the actor believed that the procedure was necessary or appropriate as a matter of custom, ritual or standard practice; or
(2) the minor upon whom the circumcision, excision or infibulation was performed consented to the procedure or that the minor's parent consented to the procedure.
(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:
"Minor."
A natural person who is a female under 18 years of age.
"Parent."
The term includes a natural parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, guardian or custodian of the minor.
(June 28, 2019, P.L.210, No.21, eff. 60 days)
2019 Amendment.
Act 21 added section 3132.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 31 - Sexual Offenses › Section 3141 - General rule

§ 3141. General rule.
A person:
(1) convicted under section 3121 (relating to rape), 3122.1 (relating to statutory sexual assault), 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse), 3124.1 (relating to sexual assault), 3125 (relating to aggravated indecent assault) or 3126 (relating to indecent assault); or
(2) required to register with the Pennsylvania State Police under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97 Subch. H (relating to registration of sexual offenders) or I (relating to continued registration of sexual offenders);
may be required to forfeit property rights in any property or assets used to implement or facilitate commission of the crime or crimes of which the person has been convicted. The forfeiture shall be conducted in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 5803 (relating to asset forfeiture), 5805 (relating to forfeiture procedure), 5806 (relating to motion for return of property), 5807 (relating to restrictions on use), 5807.1 (relating to prohibition on adoptive seizures) and 5808 (relating to exceptions).
(Dec. 20, 2011, P.L.446, No.111, eff. one year; June 29, 2017, P.L.247, No.13, eff. July 1, 2017; Feb. 21, 2018, P.L.27, No.10, eff. imd.; June 12, 2018, P.L.140, No.29, eff. imd.)
2018 Amendment. Act 29 reenacted section 3141.
Cross References. Section 3141 is referred to in section 5803 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 31 - Sexual Offenses › Section 3142 - Process and seizure (Repealed)

§ 3142. Process and seizure (Repealed).
2017 Repeal. Section 3142 was repealed June 29, 2017, P.L.247, No.13, effective July 1, 2017.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 31 - Sexual Offenses › Section 3143 - Custody of property (Repealed)

§ 3143. Custody of property (Repealed).
2017 Repeal. Section 3143 was repealed June 29, 2017, P.L.247, No.13, effective July 1, 2017.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 31 - Sexual Offenses › Section 3144 - Disposal of property (Repealed)

§ 3144. Disposal of property (Repealed).
2017 Repeal. Section 3144 was repealed June 29, 2017, P.L.247, No.13, effective July 1, 2017.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 32 - Abortion › Section 3204 - Medical consultation and judgment

§ 3204. Medical consultation and judgment.
(a) Abortion prohibited; exceptions.--
No abortion shall be performed except by a physician after either:
(1) he determines that, in his best clinical judgment, the abortion is necessary; or
(2) he receives what he reasonably believes to be a written statement signed by another physician, hereinafter called the "referring physician," certifying that in this referring physician's best clinical judgment the abortion is necessary.
(b) Requirements.--
Except in a medical emergency where there is insufficient time before the abortion is performed, the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed shall have a private medical consultation either with the physician who is to perform the abortion or with the referring physician. The consultation will be in a place, at a time and of a duration reasonably sufficient to enable the physician to determine whether, based on his best clinical judgment, the abortion is necessary.
(c) Factors.--
In determining in accordance with subsection (a) or (b) whether an abortion is necessary, a physician's best clinical judgment may be exercised in the light of all factors (physical, emotional, psychological, familial and the woman's age) relevant to the well-being of the woman. No abortion which is sought solely because of the sex of the unborn child shall be deemed a necessary abortion.
(d) Penalty.--
Any person who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly violates the provisions of this section commits a felony of the third degree, and any physician who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of "unprofessional conduct" and his license for the practice of medicine and surgery shall be subject to suspension or revocation in accordance with procedures provided under the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, or their successor acts.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 30 days; Nov. 17, 1989, P.L.592, No.64, eff. 60 days)
1989 Amendment.
Act 64 amended subsecs. (c) and (d).
Cross References.
Section 3204 is referred to in section 3217 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 32 - Abortion › Section 3207 - Abortion facilities

§ 3207. Abortion facilities.
(a) Regulations.--
The department shall have power to make rules and regulations pursuant to this chapter, with respect to performance of abortions and with respect to facilities in which abortions are performed, so as to protect the health and safety of women having abortions and of premature infants aborted alive. These rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to, procedures, staff, equipment and laboratory testing requirements for all facilities offering abortion services.
(b) Reports.--
Within 30 days after the effective date of this chapter, every facility at which abortions are performed shall file, and update immediately upon any change, a report with the department, containing the following information:
(1) Name and address of the facility.
(2) Name and address of any parent, subsidiary or affiliated organizations, corporations or associations.
(3) Name and address of any parent, subsidiary or affiliated organizations, corporations or associations having contemporaneous commonality of ownership, beneficial interest, directorship or officership with any other facility.
The information contained in those reports which are filed pursuant to this subsection by facilities which receive State-appropriated funds during the 12-calendar-month period immediately preceding a request to inspect or copy such reports shall be deemed public information. Reports filed by facilities which do not receive State-appropriated funds shall only be available to law enforcement officials, the State Board of Medicine and the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine for use in the performance of their official duties. Any facility failing to comply with the provisions of this subsection shall be assessed by the department a fine of $500 for each day it is in violation hereof.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 30 days)
1988 Amendment.
Act 31 amended subsec. (b).
Cross References.
Section 3207 is referred to in section 3213 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 32 - Abortion › Section 3208.1 - Commonwealth interference prohibited

§ 3208.1. Commonwealth interference prohibited.
The Commonwealth shall not interfere with the use of medically appropriate methods of contraception or the manner in which medically appropriate methods of contraception are provided.
(Nov. 17, 1989, P.L.592, No.64, eff. 60 days)
1989 Amendment.
Act 64 added section 3208.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 32 - Abortion › Section 3210 - Determination of gestational age

§ 3210. Determination of gestational age.
(a) Requirement.--
Except in the case of a medical emergency which prevents compliance with this section, no abortion shall be performed or induced unless the referring physician or the physician performing or inducing it has first made a determination of the probable gestational age of the unborn child. In making such determination, the physician shall make such inquiries of the patient and perform or cause to be performed such medical examinations and tests as a prudent physician would consider necessary to make or perform in making an accurate diagnosis with respect to gestational age. The physician who performs or induces the abortion shall report the type of inquiries made and the type of examinations and tests utilized to determine the gestational age of the unborn child and the basis for the diagnosis with respect to gestational age on forms provided by the department.
(b) Penalty.--
Failure of any physician to conform to any requirement of this section constitutes "unprofessional conduct" within the meaning of the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, or their successor acts. Upon a finding by the State Board of Medicine or the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine that any physician has failed to conform to any requirement of this section, the board shall not fail to suspend that physician's license for a period of at least three months. Intentional, knowing or reckless falsification of any report required under this section is a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 30 days; Nov. 17, 1989, P.L.592, No.64, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 3210 is referred to in sections 3211, 3214 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 32 - Abortion › Section 3212 - Infanticide

§ 3212. Infanticide.
(a) Status of fetus.--
The law of this Commonwealth shall not be construed to imply that any human being born alive in the course of or as a result of an abortion or pregnancy termination, no matter what may be that human being's chance of survival, is not a person under the Constitution and laws of this Commonwealth.
(b) Care required.--
All physicians and licensed medical personnel attending a child who is born alive during the course of an abortion or premature delivery, or after being carried to term, shall provide such child that type and degree of care and treatment which, in the good faith judgment of the physician, is commonly and customarily provided to any other person under similar conditions and circumstances. Any individual who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly violates the provisions of this subsection commits a felony of the third degree.
(c) Obligation of physician.--
Whenever the physician or any other person is prevented by lack of parental or guardian consent from fulfilling his obligations under subsection (b), he shall nonetheless fulfill said obligations and immediately notify the juvenile court of the facts of the case. The juvenile court shall immediately institute an inquiry and, if it finds that the lack of parental or guardian consent is preventing treatment required under subsection (b), it shall immediately grant injunctive relief to require such treatment.
(Nov. 17, 1989, P.L.592, No.64, eff. 60 days)
1989 Amendment.
Act 64 amended subsec. (b).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 32 - Abortion › Section 3217 - Civil penalties

§ 3217. Civil penalties.
Any physician who knowingly violates any of the provisions of section 3204 (relating to medical consultation and judgment) or 3205 (relating to informed consent) shall, in addition to any other penalty prescribed in this chapter, be civilly liable to his patient for any damages caused thereby and, in addition, shall be liable to his patient for punitive damages in the amount of $5,000, and the court shall award a prevailing plaintiff a reasonable attorney fee as part of costs.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 30 days; Nov. 17, 1989, P.L.592, No.64, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 32 - Abortion › Section 3218 - Criminal penalties

§ 3218. Criminal penalties.
(a) Application of chapter.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no criminal penalty shall apply to a woman who violates any provision of this chapter solely in order to perform or induce or attempt to perform or induce an abortion upon herself. Nor shall any woman who undergoes an abortion be found guilty of having committed an offense, liability for which is defined under section 306 (relating to liability for conduct of another; complicity) or Chapter 9 (relating to inchoate crimes), by reason of having undergone such abortion.
(b) False statement, etc.--
A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if, with intent to mislead a public servant in performing his official function under this chapter, such person:
(1) makes any written false statement which he does not believe to be true; or
(2) submits or invites reliance on any writing which he knows to be forged, altered or otherwise lacking in authenticity.
(c) Statements "under penalty".--
A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if such person makes a written false statement which such person does not believe to be true on a statement submitted as required under this chapter, bearing notice to the effect that false statements made therein are punishable.
(d) Perjury provisions applicable.--
Section 4902(c) through (f) (relating to perjury) apply to subsections (b) and (c).
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 30 days; Nov. 17, 1989, P.L.592, No.64, eff. 60 days)
1989 Amendment.
Act 64 amended subsec. (a).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 32 - Abortion › Section 3219 - State Board of Medicine; State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

§ 3219. State Board of Medicine; State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
(a) Enforcement.--
It shall be the duty of the State Board of Medicine and the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine to vigorously enforce those provisions of this chapter, violation of which constitutes "unprofessional conduct" within the meaning of the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, or their successor acts. Each board shall have the power to conduct, and its responsibilities shall include, systematic review of all reports filed under this chapter.
(b) Penalties.--
Except as otherwise herein provided, upon a finding of "unprofessional conduct" under the provisions of this chapter, the board shall, for the first such offense, prescribe such penalties as it deems appropriate; for the second such offense, suspend the license of the physician for at least 90 days; and, for the third such offense, revoke the license of the physician.
(c) Reports.--
The board shall prepare and submit an annual report of its enforcement efforts under this chapter to the General Assembly, which shall contain the following items:
(1) number of violations investigated, by section of this chapter;
(2) number of physicians complained against;
(3) number of physicians investigated;
(4) penalties imposed; and
(5) such other information as any committee of the General Assembly shall require.
Such reports shall be available for public inspection and copying.
(Mar. 25, 1988, P.L.262, No.31, eff. 30 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 32 - Abortion › Section 3220 - Construction

§ 3220. Construction.
(a) Referral to coroner.--
The provisions of section 503(3) of the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the "Vital Statistics Law of 1953," shall not be construed to require referral to the coroner of cases of abortions performed in compliance with this chapter.
(b) Other laws unaffected.--
Apart from the provisions of subsection (a) and section 3214 (relating to reporting) nothing in this chapter shall have the effect of modifying or repealing any part of the "Vital Statistics Law of 1953" or section 5.2 of the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the "Pennsylvania Human Relations Act."
(c) Required statement.--
When any provision of this chapter requires the furnishing or obtaining of a nonnotarized statement or verification, the furnishing or acceptance of a notarized statement or verification shall not be deemed a violation of that provision.
(Nov. 17, 1989, P.L.592, No.64, eff. 60 days)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 33 was added December 6, 1972, P.L.1482, No.334, effective in six months.
Cross References.
Chapter 33 is referred to in sections 911, 2710 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Section 3302 - Causing or risking catastrophe

§ 3302. Causing or risking catastrophe.
(a) Causing catastrophe.--
A person who causes a catastrophe by explosion, fire, flood, avalanche, collapse of building, release of poison gas, radioactive material or other harmful or destructive force or substance, or by any other means of causing potentially widespread injury or damage, including selling, dealing in or otherwise providing licenses or permits to transport hazardous materials in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. Ch. 83 (relating to hazardous materials transportation), commits a felony of the first degree if he does so intentionally or knowingly, or a felony of the second degree if he does so recklessly.
(b) Risking catastrophe.--
A person is guilty of a felony of the third degree if he recklessly creates a risk of catastrophe in the employment of fire, explosives or other dangerous means listed in subsection (a) of this section.
(Apr. 30, 2002, P.L.300, No.40, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 3302 is referred to in sections 3304, 3311, 5708, 6105 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Section 3303 - Failure to prevent catastrophe

§ 3303. Failure to prevent catastrophe.
A person who knowingly or recklessly fails to take reasonable measures to prevent or mitigate a catastrophe, when he can do so without substantial risk to himself, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if:
(1) he knows that he is under an official, contractual or other legal duty to take such measures; or
(2) he did or assented to the act causing or threatening the catastrophe.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Section 3304 - Criminal mischief

§ 3304. Criminal mischief.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person is guilty of criminal mischief if he:
(1) damages tangible property of another intentionally, recklessly, or by negligence in the employment of fire, explosives, or other dangerous means listed in section 3302(a) of this title (relating to causing or risking catastrophe);
(2) intentionally or recklessly tampers with tangible property of another so as to endanger person or property;
(3) intentionally or recklessly causes another to suffer pecuniary loss by deception or threat;
(4) intentionally defaces or otherwise damages tangible public property or tangible property of another with graffiti by use of any aerosol spray-paint can, broad-tipped indelible marker or similar marking device;
(5) intentionally damages real or personal property of another; or
(6) intentionally defaces personal, private or public property by discharging a paintball gun or paintball marker at that property.
(b) Grading.--
Criminal mischief is a felony of the third degree if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $5,000, or a substantial interruption or impairment of public communication, transportation, supply of water, gas or power, or other public service. It is a misdemeanor of the second degree if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $1,000, or a misdemeanor of the third degree if he intentionally or recklessly causes pecuniary loss in excess of $500 or causes a loss in excess of $150 for a violation of subsection (a)(4). Otherwise criminal mischief is a summary offense.
(c) Definition.--
As used in this section, the term "graffiti" means an unauthorized inscription, word, figure, mark or design which is written, marked, etched, scratched, drawn or painted.
(Apr. 21, 1994, P.L.131, No.17, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 1996, P.L.1522, No.198, eff. 60 days; Oct. 2, 2002, P.L.806, No.116, eff. imd.; Dec. 22, 2005, P.L.449, No.85, eff. 60 days)
2005 Amendment.
Act 85 amended subsec. (a).
2002 Amendment.
Act 116 amended subsec. (a) and added subsec. (c).
1996 Amendment.
Act 198 amended subsec. (b).
1994 Amendment.
See the preamble to Act 17 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
Cross References.
Section 3304 is referred to in sections 3311, 9122.1 of this title; sections 3573, 9720 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Section 3305 - Injuring or tampering with fire apparatus, hydrants, etc

§ 3305. Injuring or tampering with fire apparatus, hydrants, etc.
Whoever willfully and maliciously cuts, injures, damages, or destroys or defaces any fire hydrant or any fire hose or fire engine, or other public or private fire equipment, or any apparatus appertaining to the same, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(Nov. 28, 1973, P.L.370, No.131)
1973 Amendment.
Act 131 added section 3305.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Section 3306 - Unauthorized use or opening of fire hydrants

§ 3306. Unauthorized use or opening of fire hydrants.
Whoever opens for private usage any fire hydrant without authorization of the water authority or company having jurisdiction over such fire hydrant, commits a summary offense.
(Nov. 28, 1973, P.L.370, No.131)
1973 Amendment.
Act 131 added section 3306.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Section 3307 - Institutional vandalism

§ 3307. Institutional vandalism.
(a) Offenses defined.--
A person commits the offense of institutional vandalism if he knowingly desecrates, as defined in section 5509 (relating to desecration or sale of venerated objects), vandalizes, defaces or otherwise damages:
(1) any church, synagogue or other facility or place used for religious worship or other religious purposes;
(2) any cemetery, mortuary or other facility used for the purpose of burial or memorializing the dead;
(3) any school, educational facility, community center, municipal building, courthouse facility, State or local government building or vehicle or juvenile detention center;
(4) the grounds adjacent to and owned or occupied by any facility set forth in paragraph (1), (2) or (3); or
(5) any personal property located in any facility set forth in this subsection.
(a.1) Illegal possession.--
A person commits the offense of institutional vandalism if, with intent to violate subsection (a), the person carries an aerosol spray-paint can, broad-tipped indelible marker or similar marking device onto property identified in subsection (a).
(b) Grading.--
An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the act is one of desecration as defined in section 5509 or if the actor causes pecuniary loss in excess of $5,000. Pecuniary loss includes the cost of repair or replacement of the property affected. Otherwise, institutional vandalism is a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(June 18, 1982, P.L.537, No.154, eff. imd.; Dec. 20, 1983, P.L.291, No.78, eff. imd.; Oct. 3, 1988, P.L.734, No.103, eff. 60 days; Apr. 21, 1994, P.L.130, No.16, eff. 60 days; Oct. 2, 2002, P.L.806, No.116, eff. imd.)
2002 Amendment.
Act 116 amended subsec. (a).
1994 Amendment.
Act 16 added subsec. (a.1). See the preamble to Act 16 of 1994 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
Special Provisions in Appendix.
See section 2 of Act 154 of 1982 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to right of action for injunction, damages or other relief.
Cross References.
Section 3307 is referred to in sections 2710, 3311 of this title; sections 8309, 9720 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Section 3308 - Additional fine for arson committed for profit

§ 3308. Additional fine for arson committed for profit.
(a) General rule.--
Any person convicted under section 2506 (relating to arson murder) or 3301 (relating to arson and related offenses) where any consideration was paid or payable, in addition to any sentence of imprisonment, shall be fined an amount double the amount of the consideration or the maximum lawful fine as provided in section 1101 (relating to fines), whichever is greater.
(b) Disposition of fines and forfeitures.--
All fines collected and bail deposits forfeited under subsection (a) shall be provided to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for the Pennsylvania State Firemen's Training School also known as the Vocational Education Fire School and Fire Training and Education Programs.
(Dec. 7, 1982, P.L.811, No.227, eff. 60 days)
1982 Amendment.
Act 227 added section 3308.
References in Text.
Section 2506, referred to subsec. (a), did not exist when this section was added. Present section 2506 contains provisions relating to drug delivery resulting in death.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Section 3309 - Agricultural vandalism

§ 3309. Agricultural vandalism.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits the offense of agricultural vandalism if he intentionally or recklessly defaces, marks or otherwise damages the real or tangible personal property of another, where the property defaced, marked or otherwise damaged is used in agricultural activity or farming.
(b) Grading.--
Agricultural vandalism is a felony of the third degree if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $5,000, a misdemeanor of the first degree if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $1,000 or a misdemeanor of the second degree if the actor intentionally or recklessly causes pecuniary loss in excess of $500. Pecuniary loss includes the cost of repair or replacement of the property affected. Otherwise, agricultural vandalism is a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(c) Definition.--
As used in this section, the terms "agricultural activity" and "farming" include public and private research activity, records, data and data-gathering equipment related to agricultural products as well as the commercial production of agricultural crops, livestock or livestock products, poultry or poultry products, trees and timber products, milk, eggs or dairy products, or fruits or other horticultural products.
(July 13, 1988, P.L.500, No.86, eff. imd.; June 22, 2001, P.L.386, No.27, eff. imd.)
2001 Amendment.
Act 27 amended subsec. (c).
1988 Amendment.
Act 86 added section 3309.
Cross References.
Section 3309 is referred to in sections 3311, 3503 of this title; section 2303 of Title 3 (Agriculture).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Section 3310 - Agricultural crop destruction

§ 3310. Agricultural crop destruction.
(a) Offenses defined.--
A person commits a felony of the second degree if he intentionally and knowingly damages any field crop, vegetable or fruit plant or tree that is grown, stored or 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.
(b) Restitution.--
Any person convicted of violating this section shall, in addition to any other penalty imposed, be sentenced to pay the owner of the damaged field crops, vegetable or fruit plants or trees restitution. Restitution shall be in an amount equal to the cost of the financial damages incurred as a result of the offense, including the following:
(1) Value of the damaged crop.
(2) Disposal of the damaged crop.
(3) Cleanup of the property.
(4) Lost revenue for the aggrieved owner of the damaged crop.
(c) 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.; Apr. 14, 2006, P.L.81, No.27, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 3310 is referred to in section 3311 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Section 3312 - Destruction of a survey monument

§ 3312. Destruction of a survey monument.
(a) Offense defined.--
(1) A person commits a summary offense if he intentionally cuts, injures, damages, destroys, defaces or removes any survey monument or marker, other than a natural object such as a tree or stream.
(2) A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if he willfully or maliciously cuts, injures, damages, destroys, defaces or removes any survey monument or marker in order to call into question a boundary line.
(b) Restitution.--
Any person convicted of violating this section shall, in addition to any other penalty imposed, be liable for the cost of the reestablishment of permanent survey monuments or markers by a professional land surveyor and all reasonable attorney fees.
(c) Affirmative defense.--
It is an affirmative defense to any prosecution for an offense under this section that the survey monument or marker was improperly placed by a professional land surveyor.
(d) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Professional land surveyor." As defined under the act of May 23, 1945 (P.L.913, No.367), known as the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law.
"Survey monument or marker." Any object adopted or placed by a professional land surveyor to define the boundaries of a property, including, but not limited to, natural objects such as trees or streams, or artificial monuments such as iron pins, concrete monuments, set stones or party walls. The phrase does not include a wooden stake placed by a professional land surveyor as a temporary marker or placeholder.
(July 7, 2006, P.L.348, No.72, eff. 60 days)
2006 Amendment.
Act 72 added section 3312.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 33 - Arson, Criminal Mischief and Other Property Destruction › Section 3313 - Illegal dumping of methamphetamine waste

§ 3313. Illegal dumping of methamphetamine waste.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits a felony of the third degree if he intentionally, knowingly or recklessly deposits, stores or disposes on any property a precursor or reagent substance, chemical waste or debris, resulting from or used in the manufacture of methamphetamine or the preparation of a precursor or reagent substance for the manufacture of methamphetamine.
(b) Exceptions.--
Subsection (a) does not apply to the disposal of waste products:
(1) by a licensed pharmaceutical company in the normal course of business; or
(2) pursuant to Federal or State laws regulating the cleanup or disposal of waste products from unlawful manufacturing of methamphetamine.
(Apr. 29, 2010, P.L.174, No.18, eff. 60 days)
2010 Amendment.
Act 18 added section 3313.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 35 - Burglary and Other Criminal Intrusion › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 35 was added December 6, 1972, P.L.1482, No.334, effective in six months.
Cross References.
Chapter 35 is referred to in sections 5985.1, 5993 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial
            Procedure).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 35 - Burglary and Other Criminal Intrusion › Section 3501 - Definitions

§ 3501. Definitions.
Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this chapter which are applicable to specific provisions of this chapter, the following words or phrases when used in this chapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
"Domestic animal."
As defined in section 5531 (relating to definitions).
"Occupied structure."
Any structure, vehicle or place adapted for overnight accommodation of persons, or for carrying on business therein, whether or not a person is actually present.
(July 11, 2022, P.L.719, No.60, eff. 60 days)
2022 Amendment.
Act 60 added the def. of "domestic animal."
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 37 - Robbery › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 37 was added December 6, 1972, P.L.1482, No.334, effective in six months.
Cross References.
Chapter 37 is referred to in sections 911, 3502 of this title; section 3103 of Title
            23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5985.1, 5993 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial
            Procedure).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 37 - Robbery › Section 3701 - Robbery

§ 3701. Robbery.
(a) Offense defined.--
(1) A person is guilty of robbery if, in the course of committing a theft, he:
(i) inflicts serious bodily injury upon another;
(ii) threatens another with or intentionally puts him in fear of immediate serious bodily injury;
(iii) commits or threatens immediately to commit any felony of the first or second degree;
(iv) inflicts bodily injury upon another or threatens another with or intentionally puts him in fear of immediate bodily injury;
(v) physically takes or removes property from the person of another by force however slight; or
(vi) takes or removes the money of a financial institution without the permission of the financial institution by making a demand of an employee of the financial institution orally or in writing with the intent to deprive the financial institution thereof.
(2) An act shall be deemed "in the course of committing a theft" if it occurs in an attempt to commit theft or in flight after the attempt or commission.
(3) For purposes of this subsection, a "financial institution" means a bank, trust company, savings trust, credit union or similar institution.
(b) Grading.--
(1) Except as provided under paragraph (2), robbery under subsection (a)(1)(iv) and (vi) is a felony of the second degree; robbery under subsection (a)(1)(v) is a felony of the third degree; otherwise, it is a felony of the first degree.
(2) If the object of a robbery under paragraph (1) is a controlled substance or designer drug as those terms are defined in section 2 of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, robbery is a felony of the first degree.
(June 24, 1976, P.L.425, No.102, eff. imd.; Mar. 16, 2010, P.L.143, No.11, eff. 60 days; Dec. 23, 2013, P.L.1264, No.131, eff. 60 days)
2013 Amendment.
Act 131 amended subsec. (b). Section 3 of Act 131 provided that the amendment shall apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of section 3.
Cross References.
Section 3701 is referred to in sections 5702, 5708, 6105 of this title; sections 5552, 6302, 6307, 6308, 6336, 6355, 9714, 9719, 9802 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); section 702 of Title 54 (Names); section 7122 of Title 61 (Prisons and Parole).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 37 - Robbery › Section 3702 - Robbery of motor vehicle

§ 3702. Robbery of motor vehicle.
(a) Offense defined.--
A person commits a felony of the first degree if he steals or takes a motor vehicle from another person in the presence of that person or any other person in lawful possession of the motor vehicle.
(b) Sentencing.--
The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentencing enhancement for an offense under this section.
(June 23, 1993, P.L.124, No.28, eff. imd.)
1993 Amendment.
Act 28 added section 3702.
Cross References.
Section 3702 is referred to in sections 5702, 6105 of this title; section 6302 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES › Chapter 39 - Theft and Related Offenses › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 39 was added December 6, 1972, P.L.1482, No.334, effective in six months.
Cross References.
Chapter 39 is referred to in sections 911, 9122.1 of this title; section 2303 of Title
            44 (Law and Justice); section 2905 of Title 66 (Public Utilities).