Pennsylvania § 6252 - Who may repossess.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6252 — Who may repossess., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6252. Who may repossess.
(a) With legal process.--Repossession of a motor vehicle when effected by legal process shall be made only by a duly constituted public official.
(b) Without legal process.--Repossession of a motor vehicle when effected otherwise than by legal process under subsection (a) shall be made only by the following:
(1) The holder.
(2) An official or full-time employee of the holder.
(3) A collector-repossessor licensed under this chapter.
(4) The person who originally sold the motor vehicle to the buyer under the installment sale contract.
(5) A licensed seller or sales finance company that is not regularly engaged in the business of repossessing motor vehicles but occasionally does so as an accommodation for another seller or sales finance company.
(6) An official or full-time employee of a licensed seller or sales finance company under paragraph (5).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6252
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6252 cover?
Section 6252 ("Who may repossess.") 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 § 6252?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6252" (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 § 6252 apply to my situation?
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