(a) Application for appointment.--A society or association may apply to the court of common pleas in any county for the appointment of an individual as a humane society police officer for that county by providing proof of qualification under section 3705 (relating to qualifications for appointment) to the court of common pleas and to the district attorney. The court, upon reviewing the application and considering the recommendation, if any, of the district attorney, may by order appoint such person to be a humane society police officer.
(a.1) Notice to department.--Upon action by the court of common pleas to order an appointment, the clerk of courts of the county shall forward such information to the department for the purpose of the Statewide registry established under section 3714 (relating to Statewide registry).
(b) Oath.--Every individual appointed as a humane society police officer pursuant to this chapter shall, before entering upon the duties of the office, take and subscribe to the oath required by Article VI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
(June 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10, eff. 60 days; Oct. 2, 2018, P.L.511, No.77, eff. one year)
2018 Amendment. Act 77 added subsec. (a.1).
2017 Amendment. Act 10 amended subsec. (a).
Cross References. Section 3704 is referred to in section 3718 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE
Chapter 37 - Humane Society Police Officers
Section 3701 - Scope of chapter
Section 3703 - Appointment required
Section 3704 - Appointment by nonprofit corporations
Section 3705 - Qualifications for appointment
Section 3707 - Termination of appointment
Section 3708 - Powers and authority; jurisdiction
Section 3710 - Search warrants
Section 3711 - Limitation on possession of firearms
Section 3712 - Training program
Section 3713 - Continuing education program
Section 3714 - Statewide registry
Section 3715 - Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board
Section 3717 - Disposition of moneys
Section 3718 - Applicability to currently appointed individuals