Pennsylvania § 6202 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6202 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6202. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Boundaries of the United States." (Deleted by amendment).
"Law." Includes a statute, judicial decision or order, rule of court, executive order and administrative rule, regulation or order.
"Record." Information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.
"Sign." With present intent to authenticate or adopt a record:
(1) to execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or
(2) to attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound or process.
"State." (Deleted by amendment).
"Sworn declaration." A declaration in a signed record given under oath. The term includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate and affidavit.
"Unsworn declaration." A declaration in a signed record not given under oath but given under penalty of perjury.
(Apr. 20, 2020, P.L.82, No.15, eff. imd.)
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6202 cover?
Section 6202 ("Definitions.") 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.
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