Pennsylvania § 3704 - Appointment by nonprofit corporations.
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§ 3704. Appointment by nonprofit corporations.
(a) Application for appointment.--A society or association may apply to the court of common pleas in any county for the appointment of an individual as a humane society police officer for that county by providing proof of qualification under section 3705 (relating to qualifications for appointment) to the court of common pleas and to the district attorney. The court, upon reviewing the application and considering the recommendation, if any, of the district attorney, may by order appoint such person to be a humane society police officer.
(a.1) Notice to department.--Upon action by the court of common pleas to order an appointment, the clerk of courts of the county shall forward such information to the department for the purpose of the Statewide registry established under section 3714 (relating to Statewide registry).
(b) Oath.--Every individual appointed as a humane society police officer pursuant to this chapter shall, before entering upon the duties of the office, take and subscribe to the oath required by Article VI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
(June 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10, eff. 60 days; Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77, eff. one year)
2018 Amendment. Act 77 added subsec. (a.1).
2017 Amendment. Act 10 amended subsec. (a).
Cross References. Section 3704 is referred to in section 3718 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 3704 ("Appointment by nonprofit corporations.") 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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