Pennsylvania § 2110 - Taking or possessing by illegal methods.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2110 — Taking or possessing by illegal methods., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2110. Taking or possessing by illegal methods.
(a) Prohibited conduct.--It shall be unlawful to take, catch, kill or possess fish by any method not specifically authorized by law or regulation from any waters of this Commonwealth, boundary waters or lands.
(b) Grading.--The following shall apply:
(1) Any person violating subsection (a) relating to a single fish commits a summary offense of the second degree.
(2) Any person violating subsection (a) relating to two or more fish, up to and including the legal daily limit, commits a summary offense of the first degree.
(3) Any person violating subsection (a) relating to more than the legal daily limit of fish, or a second or subsequent violation of subsection (a), commits a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1323, No.167, eff. imd.)
2012 Amendment. Act 167 added section 2110. Section 5(4) of Act 167 provided that section 2110 shall apply to violations occurring on or after the effective date of Act 167.
Cross References. Section 2110 is referred to in section 923 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2110
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2110 cover?
Section 2110 ("Taking or possessing by illegal methods.") 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 § 2110?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 2110 apply to my situation?
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