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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 690-505. Criminal penalties

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Prohibition.--A person commits a felony of the second degree if all of the following apply:

(1) The person:

(i) violates this act, a regulation under this act or any approval, standard or order under this act;

(ii) submits false information to the department; or

(iii) fails to notify the department as required by this act.

(2) The action or inaction under paragraph (1):

(i) either results in the death of or substantial bodily injury to an individual; or

(ii) creates a condition that poses a substantial likelihood of causing death or substantial bodily injury to an individual.

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