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(a) Deceit or fraud violation.--Any person who willfully and knowingly violates any provisions of this act with intent to deceive or defraud any charity or individual, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both.
(b) Other violations.--Any other violation of this act shall constitute a misdemeanor of the third degree punishable, upon conviction, by a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
(c) Location of offense.--Any offense committed under this act involving a solicitation may be deemed to have been committed at either the place at which the solicitation was initiated or at the place where the solicitation was received.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 10 P.S. Charities and Welfare § 162.18. Criminal penalties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-10-ps-charities-and-welfare/pa-st-sect-10-162-18/
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