2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 76 - Computer Offenses
7616 - Distribution of computer virus.

     § 7616.  Distribution of computer virus.
        (a)  Offense defined.--A person commits an offense if the
     person intentionally or knowingly sells, gives or otherwise
     distributes or possesses with the intent to sell, give or
     distribute computer software or a computer program that is
     designed or has the capability to:
            (1)  prevent, impede, control, delay or disrupt the
        normal operation or use of a computer, computer program,
        computer software, computer system, computer network,
        computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication
        device; or
            (2)  degrade, disable, damage or destroy the performance
        of a computer, computer program, computer software, computer
        system, computer network, computer database, World Wide Web
        site or telecommunication device or any combination thereof.
        (b)  Grading.--An offense under this section shall constitute
     a felony of the third degree.

        Cross References.  Section 7616 is referred to in section
     7603 of this title.

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