Notwithstanding contrary provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to cruelty to animals) and in addition to the requirements of existing law, all search warrant applications filed in connection with alleged violations of cruelty to animals laws must have the approval of the district attorney in the county of the alleged offense prior to filing.
(June 28, 2017, P.L.215, No.10, eff. 60 days)
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