Pennsylvania § 2387 - Inapplicability of penal cruelty to animals statutes.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2387 — Inapplicability of penal cruelty to animals statutes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2387. Inapplicability of penal cruelty to animals statutes.
No action taken by the department or decision not to act made by the department or condition or action required of another by the written instruction of the department shall be construed as cruelty to animals under any penal statute of this Commonwealth provided that such an action, decision or condition is taken, made or required under the authority of this chapter and its attendant regulations.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2387
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2387 cover?
Section 2387 ("Inapplicability of penal cruelty to animals statutes.") 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 § 2387?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 2387 apply to my situation?
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