(a) Fines and costs.--Any member of any agency who participates in a meeting with the intent and purpose by that member of violating this chapter commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay:
(1) For a first offense, the costs of prosecution plus a fine of at least $100 and, in the discretion of the sentencing authority, of not more than $1,000.
(2) For a second or subsequent offense, the costs of prosecution plus a fine of at least $500 and, in the discretion of the sentencing authority, of not more than $2,000.
(b) Payment.--An agency shall not make a payment on behalf of or reimburse a member of an agency for a fine or cost resulting from the member's violation of this section.
(July 7, 2011, P.L.270, No.56, eff. 60 days)
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 701 - Short title of chapter
Section 702 - Legislative findings and declaration
Section 705 - Recording of votes
Section 706 - Minutes of meetings, public records and recording of meetings
Section 707 - Exceptions to open meetings
Section 708 - Executive sessions
Section 710 - Rules and regulations for conduct of meetings
Section 710.1 - Public participation
Section 711 - Use of equipment during meetings
Section 712 - General Assembly meetings covered
Section 712.1 - Notification of agency business required and exceptions
Section 713 - Business transacted at unauthorized meeting void
Section 715 - Jurisdiction and venue of judicial proceedings