18 Pa.C.S. § 7616: Distribution of computer virus.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
- PART II DEFINITION OF SPECIFIC OFFENSES
- ARTICLE G MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
- CHAPTER 76 COMPUTER OFFENSES
- SUBCHAPTER B HACKING AND SIMILAR OFFENSES
(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.
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