Pennsylvania § 7706 - Presumptions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7706 — Presumptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7706. Presumptions.
(a) Vehicles.--Any person or persons who transport, sell, transfer, purchase, possess or receive any vehicle or vehicle part upon which the vehicle identification number has been altered, counterfeited, defaced, destroyed, disguised, falsified, forged, obliterated or removed or who fails to keep, possess or produce the records required to be kept, possessed or produced for the vehicle or vehicle part under 75 Pa.C.S. § 6308 (relating to investigation by police officers) shall be prima facie evidence under section 7702 (relating to owning, operating or conducting a chop shop) of that person's or persons' knowledge that the vehicle or vehicle part was illegally obtained.
(b) Police report.--A police report which indicates that a vehicle or vehicle part was reported to police to be in a stolen status at the time it was possessed shall be prima facie evidence that the vehicle or vehicle part was possessed without permission of the owner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7706
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7706 cover?
Section 7706 ("Presumptions.") 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 § 7706?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7706" (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 § 7706 apply to my situation?
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