Pennsylvania § 6502 - Refrigerators and iceboxes.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6502 — Refrigerators and iceboxes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6502. Refrigerators and iceboxes.
(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a summary offense if he discards or abandons in any place accessible to children any refrigerator or icebox having a capacity of 1.5 cubic feet or more with an attached lid or door, or being the owner, lessee or manager of any place accessible to children knowingly permits an abandoned or discarded refrigerator, icebox or chest to remain there with an attached lid or door.
(b) Effect of violation.--A violation of this section shall not in itself render a person guilty of manslaughter, assault or other crime against a person who may suffer death or injury from entrapment in an icebox or refrigerator.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6502
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6502 cover?
Section 6502 ("Refrigerators and iceboxes.") 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 § 6502?
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