Pennsylvania § 703 - Damage to property.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 703 — Damage to property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 703. Damage to property.
(a) Unlawful act.--It is unlawful to intentionally or recklessly destroy or cause damage to property owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the commission or any improvements thereon. Any person who intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $5,000 commits a felony of the third degree. Any person who intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $1,000 commits a misdemeanor of the second degree. Any person who intentionally or recklessly causes pecuniary loss in excess of $500 commits a misdemeanor of the third degree. Otherwise destroying or causing damage to commission property or any improvements thereon is a summary offense of the first degree.
(b) Restitution.--A person who intentionally or recklessly destroys or causes damages to commission property, or an improvement on commission property, shall, upon conviction, make restitution in addition to paying the penalty under section 923 (relating to classification of offenses and penalties). Restitution shall be based on the total cost to repair or replace the destroyed or damaged property or improvement.
(Nov. 1, 2012, P.L.1716, No.211, eff. 60 days; July 1, 2020, P.L.522, No.40, eff. 60 days)
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 703
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 703 cover?
Section 703 ("Damage to property.") 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 § 703?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 703 apply to my situation?
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