Pennsylvania § 1542 - Interference with inspector, agent or employee of department.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1542 — Interference with inspector, agent or employee of department., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1542. Interference with inspector, agent or employee of department.
A person who willfully or intentionally interferes with an inspector, employee or agent of the department in the performance of the inspector's, employee's or agent's duties or activities authorized under this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be subject to a term of imprisonment of not more than one year or a fine of not more than $2,500, or both.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1542
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1542 cover?
Section 1542 ("Interference with inspector, agent or employee of department.") 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 § 1542?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1542" (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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