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(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree if he, having authority to do so, appoints as a special deputy, or policeman, to preserve the public peace and prevent or quell public disturbances, any person who is not a citizen of this Commonwealth.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to policemen, constables or specials appointed by municipalities for municipal purposes.
(c) Organization penalty.--If any corporation, company or association is convicted under this section, it shall be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $5,000.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and Offenses § 7504. Appointment of special policemen - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-18-pacsa-crimes-and-offenses/pa-csa-sect-18-7504/
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