Pennsylvania § 7707 - Penalties.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7707 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7707. Penalties.
(a) General rule.--Any person violating any of the plans and programs adopted and promulgated by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council shall, upon conviction thereof in a summary proceeding, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $200 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both, for the first offense, and a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both, for each subsequent offense.
(b) Loss of funds.--Those political subdivisions in violation of section 7501 (relating to general authority of political subdivisions), section 7502 (relating to local coordinator of emergency management), section 7503 (relating to powers and duties of political subdivisions) or section 7504 (relating to coordination, assistance and mutual aid) shall, at the direction of the council, be subject to loss of Federal personnel and administrative funding for the remainder of the fiscal year in which conviction is established. Reinstatement of Federal personnel and administrative funding shall take place the year following approval of remedial action to the violation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7707
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7707 cover?
Section 7707 ("Penalties.") 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 § 7707?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 7707 apply to my situation?
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