(a) General rule.--An individual who is a victim of human trafficking and has been tattooed with an identifying mark of human trafficking as a direct result of being trafficked may be eligible for special relief.
(b) Form of special relief.--
(1) An individual who is a victim of human trafficking may be reimbursed from the fund for the costs of removing or covering up a tattoo with an identifying mark.
(2) No reimbursement may be paid if the individual has incurred reimbursable expenses of less than $100, and no reimbursement may exceed $10,000 per individual.
(3) If a reimbursement paid from the fund to an individual is later recovered by an insurance settlement, civil suit settlement or restitution, the individual shall pay to the fund an amount equal to the reimbursement.
(Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.797, No.130, eff. 60 days)
2018 Amendment. Act 130 added section 3056.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 30 - Human Trafficking
Section 3011 - Trafficking in individuals
Section 3012 - Involuntary servitude
Section 3013 - Patronizing a victim of sexual servitude
Section 3014 - Unlawful conduct regarding documents
Section 3015 - Nonpayment of wages
Section 3016 - Obstruction of justice
Section 3017 - Violation by business entities
Section 3018 - Evidence and defenses to human trafficking
Section 3019 - Victim protection during prosecution
Section 3021 - Asset forfeiture
Section 3022 - Professional licenses
Section 3023 - Cumulative remedies
Section 3025 - Data collection
Section 3026 - Concurrent jurisdiction
Section 3051 - Civil causes of action
Section 3052 - Protection of victims
Section 3053 - Appropriate implementation for minor victims of human trafficking (Repealed)
Section 3055 - Victims in shelters
Section 3056 - Special relief to restore victim's dignity and autonomy
Section 3061 - Statewide protocol
Section 3062 - Specialized services for sexually exploited children
Section 3063 - Law enforcement training
Section 3064 - Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund