2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 75 - VEHICLES
Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous Provisions
3712.2 - Stripping abandoned vehicles.

     § 3712.2.  Stripping abandoned vehicles.
        (a)  Offense defined.--
            (1)  Except as provided in paragraph (2), a person
        commits the offense of stripping an abandoned vehicle if the
        person intentionally removes any part of an abandoned
        vehicle.
            (2)  Paragraph (1) does not apply if the person:
                (i)  is the owner of the vehicle or the owner's
            agent; or
                (ii)  is authorized to make the removal under Chapter
            73 (relating to abandoned vehicles and cargos).
        (b)  Penalties.--Any person violating subsection (a):
            (1)  For a first offense, commits a misdemeanor of the
        third degree.
            (2)  For a subsequent offense, commits a felony of the
        third degree.
        (c)  Complaints.--In a case involving a violation of this
     section, the municipality in which the vehicle is located may
     file the complaint with the appropriate issuing authority.
     (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days)

        2002 Amendment.  Act 152 added section 3712.2.