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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-03-18 (Statute Update stamp, 65 Pa.C.S.)

65 Pa.C.S. § 714: Penalty.

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  1. Title 65 - PUBLIC OFFICERS
  2. PART II ACCOUNTABILITY
  3. CHAPTER 7 OPEN MEETINGS

(a) Fines and costs.--Any member of any agency who participates in a meeting with the intent and purpose by that member of violating this chapter commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay:

(1) For a first offense, the costs of prosecution plus a fine of at least $100 and, in the discretion of the sentencing authority, of not more than $1,000.

(2) For a second or subsequent offense, the costs of prosecution plus a fine of at least $500 and, in the discretion of the sentencing authority, of not more than $2,000.

(b) Payment.--An agency shall not make a payment on behalf of or reimburse a member of an agency for a fine or cost resulting from the member's violation of this section.

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