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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Unlawful act.--It is unlawful to intentionally or recklessly destroy or cause damage to property owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the commission or any improvements thereon. Any person who intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $5,000 commits a felony of the third degree. Any person who intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $1,000 commits a misdemeanor of the second degree. Any person who intentionally or recklessly causes pecuniary loss in excess of $500 commits a misdemeanor of the third degree. Otherwise destroying or causing damage to commission property or any improvements thereon is a summary offense of the first degree.
(b) Restitution.--A person who intentionally or recklessly destroys or causes damages to commission property, or an improvement on commission property, shall, upon conviction, make restitution in addition to paying the penalty under section 923 (relating to classification of offenses and penalties). Restitution shall be based on the total cost to repair or replace the destroyed or damaged property or improvement.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 30 Pa.C.S.A. Fish § 703. Damage to property - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-30-pacsa-fish/pa-csa-sect-30-703/
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