Pennsylvania § 7176 - Compensation violation.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7176 — Compensation violation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7176. Compensation violation.
A constable who violates the act of July 14, 1897 (P.L.206, No.209), entitled "An act to regulate the remuneration of policemen and constables employed as policemen throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and prohibiting them from charging or accepting any fee or other compensation, in addition to their salary, except as public rewards and mileage for traveling expenses," commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50 or to imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7176
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7176 cover?
Section 7176 ("Compensation violation.") 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 § 7176?
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