42 Pa.C.S. § 9730.2: Sentence of community service.

A person sentenced to a term of supervised community service or required by a court or a paroling authority to participate in a public or nonprofit community service program may not purchase credit in lieu of performing the community service in any form, including:

(1) United States or foreign currency.

(2) A money order.

(3) A check.

(4) A prepaid debit or credit card.

(5) A gift card or certificate.

(6) Any other means of remuneration.