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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following apply to appropriations to the Attorney General:
(1) The sum of $1,200,000 is included in the appropriation for general government operations for costs related to the implementation of 74 Pa.C.S. § 1786 (relating to special prosecutor for mass transit).
(2) The sum of $8,431,000 shall be distributed between the Attorney General and the district attorney's office in a city of the first class for costs associated with the operation of the joint local-State firearm task force in the city of the first class. No more than 20% may be allocated for the district attorney's office in a city of the first class.
(3) The sum of $3,110,308 shall be distributed to the Attorney General for costs associated with a joint local-State firearm task force in a city of the first class.
(4) The sum of $1,537,952 shall be used to cover the costs associated with establishing and operating a joint local-State firearm task force in a county of the second class.
(5) The sum of $889,692 shall be distributed to the Attorney General for operating and property costs related to the Joint Task Force as needed.
(6) The Attorney General may expend money from the following restricted accounts for general government operations:
(i) The Criminal Enforcement Restricted Account established under section 1713-A.1. 1
(ii) The Collection Administration Account established under section 922.1 of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L. 177, No. 175), 2 known as The Administrative Code of 1929.
(iii) The restricted account established under section 1795.1-E(c)(3)(iii). 3
(iv) The Straw Purchase Prevention Education Fund established under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6186 (relating to Straw Purchase Prevention Education Fund).
(v) The restricted account established under section 4 of the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L. 911, No. 147), 4 known as the Telemarketer Registration Act.
(vi) The restricted account known as the Public Protection Law Enforcement Restricted Account.
(vii) The restricted account established under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5803 (relating to asset forfeiture).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 72 P.S. Taxation and Fiscal Affairs § 1714-H. Attorney General - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-72-ps-taxation-and-fiscal-affairs/pa-st-sect-72-1714-h/
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