No individual appointed as a humane society police officer shall carry, possess or use a firearm in the performance of that individual's duties unless that individual holds a current and valid certification in the use and handling of firearms pursuant to at least one of the following:
(1) 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training).
(2) The act of October 10, 1974 (P.L.705, No.235), known as the Lethal Weapons Training Act.
(3) The act of February 9, 1984 (P.L.3, No.2), known as the Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Act.
(4) Any other firearms program that has been determined by the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police to be of sufficient scope and duration as to provide the participant with basic training in the use and handling of firearms.
Cross References. Section 3711 is referred to in section 3706 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