Pennsylvania § 7138 - Civil liability.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7138 — Civil liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7138. Civil liability.
(a) General rule.--A person who, with intent to defraud, violates any requirement imposed under this subchapter shall be liable in an amount equal to the sum of three times the amount of actual damages sustained or $3,000, whichever is the greater, and, in the case of any successful action to enforce this liability, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court.
(b) Statute of limitations.--An action to enforce any liability created under subsection (a) may be brought by any person within five years from the date on which the liability arises.
(Mar. 21, 1996, P.L.35, No.11, eff. 60 days)
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7138
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7138 cover?
Section 7138 ("Civil liability.") 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 § 7138?
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