(a) General rule.--Except as provided for in subsection (a.1), it is unlawful to:
(1) Exercise any of the privileges granted by a permit issued under this title without first securing the required permit.
(2) Fail to carry, show or display the permit to any officer whose duty it is to enforce this title while exercising any privilege granted by the permit.
(3) Aid, assist or conspire with any person contrary to this chapter or regulations promulgated thereunder.
(4) Make any false or misleading statement on any application or any required report.
(5) Fail to submit any report when required or to keep accurate records.
(6) Violate any other provisions of this subchapter or regulations adopted thereunder.
(a.1) Exception.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, it shall not be unlawful for a properly permitted nuisance wildlife control operator to use electronic means to check on the status of a trap while acting pursuant to the authority granted under the permit. If the electronic device shall malfunction or in any way cease to provide the permit holder with real-time updates on the trap, the permit holder shall be required to physically check the trap within 24 hours.
(b) Penalty.--Except for endangered or threatened species, a violation of any other provision of this subchapter is a summary offense of the fifth degree.
(June 27, 2013, P.L.153, No.29, eff. 60 days)
2013 Amendment. Act 29 amended subsec. (a) and added subsec. (a.1).
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 29 - Special Licenses and Permits
Section 2901 - Authority to issue permits
Section 2902 - General categories of permits
Section 2905 - Examination or inspection fees
Section 2921 - Bird banding permits
Section 2922 - Collecting permits
Section 2923 - Disabled person permits
Section 2924 - Endangered or threatened species permits
Section 2925 - Falconry permits
Section 2926 - Taxidermy permits (Deleted by amendment)
Section 2927 - Protected specimen mounting permits
Section 2928 - Regulated hunting grounds permits
Section 2929 - Fur dealer permits
Section 2930 - Propagating permits
Section 2941 - Dog training areas
Section 2942 - Special retriever training areas
Section 2943 - Field dog trials
Section 2944 - Field dog trials for retrievers
Section 2962 - Exotic wildlife dealer permits
Section 2963 - Exotic wildlife possession permits