Pennsylvania § 3017 - Violation by business entities.
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§ 3017. Violation by business entities.
(a) Penalty.--Any business entity, including a corporation or unincorporated association, limited liability partnership or company or other legal entity, that knowingly aids or participates in any violation of this chapter, shall be subject to any of the following penalties:
(1) A fine of not more than $1,000,000.
(2) Revocation of the business entity's:
(i) charter, if it is organized under the laws of this Commonwealth; or
(ii) certificate of authority to do business in this Commonwealth, if the business entity is not organized under the laws of this Commonwealth.
(3) Other relief as the court deems equitable, including forfeiture of assets or restitution as provided in this chapter.
(b) Disposition of fines.--Fines imposed under this section shall be deposited as provided in section 3031 (relating to grants).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3017 cover?
Section 3017 ("Violation by business entities.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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