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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) General rule.--It is unlawful to employ or use the facilities of:
(1) the official residence of the Governor of the Commonwealth, the Governor's Mansion, located in the City of Harrisburg; or
(2) the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth, the Lieutenant Governor's Mansion, located at Fort Indiantown Gap; for the purpose of holding a political fundraising event.
(b) Funds returned.--Funds raised upon the behalf of a candidate or committee in violation of the provisions of subsection (a) shall be reimbursed to the contributor.
(c) Penalty.--A person who knowingly and intentionally violates this act commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 71 P.S. State Government § 782.5. Prohibited use of Governor's and Lieutenant Governor's Mansions and certain public buildings - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-71-ps-state-government/pa-st-sect-71-782-5/
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