Pennsylvania § 7701 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7701 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7701. 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:
"Chop shop." A building, lot or other premises where one or more persons engage in altering, destroying, disassembling, dismantling, reassembling, storing or possessing a vehicle or vehicle part known to be illegally obtained by theft, fraud or conspiracy to defraud in order to either:
(1) alter, counterfeit, deface, destroy, disguise, falsify, forge, obliterate or remove the identification, including, but not limited to, the vehicle identification number of the vehicle or vehicle part, in order to misrepresent the identity of the vehicle or vehicle part or to prevent the identification of the vehicle or vehicle part; or
(2) sell or dispose of the vehicle or vehicle part.
"Person." A natural person, firm, copartnership, association or cooperation.
"Semitrailer." A trailer so constructed that some part of its weight rests upon or is carried by the towing vehicle.
"Trailer." A vehicle designed to be towed by a motor vehicle.
"Vehicle." Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices used exclusively upon rails or tracks. The term does not include a self-propelled wheelchair or an electrical mobility device operated by and designed for the exclusive use of a person with a mobility-related disability.
"Vehicle identification number." A combination of numerals or letters, or both, which a manufacturer of a vehicle assigns to a vehicle for identification purposes or, in the absence of a manufacturer assigned number, which the Department of Transportation assigns to a vehicle for identification purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7701
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7701 cover?
Section 7701 ("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.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 7701?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7701" (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 § 7701 apply to my situation?
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