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2025 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 34 - GAME
Chapter 23 - Hunting and Furtaking
Section 2313 - Investigation and seizure of game or wildlife

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34 PA Cons Stat § 2313 (2025)
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§ 2313. Investigation and seizure of game or wildlife.

(a) Response to questions.--(Deleted by amendment).

(b) Seizure.--Any officer making an inquiry pursuant to subsection (a) who is not satisfied as to the legal possession or ownership of the game or wildlife being transported may seize and take possession of the game or wildlife pending further investigation. If, after appropriate investigation, the officer is satisfied that the game or wildlife was lawfully taken, possessed and transported, the seized game or wildlife shall be returned to the owner.

(c) Penalty.--A violation of this section is a summary offense of the fifth degree.

(d) Contraband.--Any game or wildlife transported in violation of this section is contraband.

(June 30, 2025, P.L.83, No.26, eff. 60 days)

2025 Amendment. Act 26 deleted subsec. (a).

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