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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-01-06 (Statute Update stamp, 34 Pa.C.S.)

34 Pa.C.S. § 2386: Penalties.

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  1. Title 34 - GAME
  2. CHAPTER 23 HUNTING AND FURTAKING
  3. SUBCHAPTER E DOGS PURSUING GAME OR WILDLIFE

(a) General penalty.--Except as provided in subsection (b), a violation of this subchapter is a summary offense of the fifth degree.

(b) Specific penalties.--

(1) A violation of section 2382(b)(3) (relating to training dogs on small game) is a summary offense of the fourth degree. In addition to the imposition of a penalty, the violator shall also be liable for the replacement costs of the game or wildlife killed or injured as determined by commission regulations.

(2) A violation of section 2383 (relating to dogs pursuing, injuring or killing big game) is a summary offense of the third degree. In addition to the imposition of a penalty, the violator shall also be liable for the replacement costs of the game or wildlife killed or injured as determined by commission regulation.

(c) Second or subsequent conviction.--Any conviction for a second or subsequent offense shall result in a fine that is double the amount for the first offense.

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