Code · Pennsylvania · Title 53 — MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY · Chapter 57

§ 5724. Criminal penalties.

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For the purpose of this subchapter, any person or corporation convicted of:

(1)a summary offense shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 90 days or both; or

(2)a misdemeanor shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $2,500 and may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment not to exceed one year or both.

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(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.)

2004 Amendment. Act 94 reenacted section 5724.

2004 Unconstitutionality. Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).

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