Pennsylvania § 1704 - Altering registration.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1704 — Altering registration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1704. Altering registration.
(a) Prohibition.--No registrar, commissioner, clerk or assistant or commission employee may do any of the following:
(1) Intentionally insert or permit to be inserted an entry in a registration record without a proper application under this part or without requiring the proper evidence of the right of the applicant to be registered.
(2) Intentionally materially alter a registration record after the entries have been made unless the alteration is in accordance with this part. This paragraph does not apply to an alteration pursuant to an order of a court of common pleas or of a commission.
(b) Penalty.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for not more than five years, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1704
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1704 cover?
Section 1704 ("Altering registration.") 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.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 1704?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1704" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 1704 apply to my situation?
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