Pennsylvania § 7702 - Owning, operating or conducting a chop shop.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7702 — Owning, operating or conducting a chop shop., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7702. Owning, operating or conducting a chop shop.
Any person who knowingly:
(1) owns, operates or conducts a chop shop; or
(2) transports, sells, transfers, purchases or receives any vehicle or vehicle part that was illegally obtained either to or from a chop shop
commits a felony of the second degree and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than ten years or a fine of not more than $100,000, or both.
Cross References. Section 7702 is referred to in sections 7705, 7706 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7702
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7702 cover?
Section 7702 ("Owning, operating or conducting a chop shop.") 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 § 7702?
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