Pennsylvania § 547 - Unlawful acts.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 547 — Unlawful acts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 547. Unlawful acts.
(a) General rule.--It is unlawful for any person to make any fraudulent or false claim, statement or report required by this subchapter or to violate any other provision of this subchapter.
(b) Penalties.--A person who makes a fraudulent or false claim, statement or report commits a summary offense of the first degree. Any other violation of this subchapter is a summary offense of the fifth degree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 547
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 547 cover?
Section 547 ("Unlawful acts.") 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 § 547?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 547" (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 § 547 apply to my situation?
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