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18 Pa.C.S. § 3017

Violation by business entities

Known as the Crimes Code

The act spans §§ 18–18 (603 sections).

(a) Penalty.--Any business entity, including a corporation or unincorporated association, limited liability partnership or company or other legal entity, that knowingly aids or participates in any violation of this chapter, shall be subject to any of the following penalties:

(1) A fine of not more than $1,000,000.

(2) Revocation of the business entity's:

(i) charter, if it is organized under the laws of this Commonwealth; or

(ii) certificate of authority to do business in this Commonwealth, if the business entity is not organized under the laws of this Commonwealth.

(3) Other relief as the court deems equitable, including forfeiture of assets or restitution as provided in this chapter.

(b) Disposition of fines.--Fines imposed under this section shall be deposited as provided in section 3031 (relating to grants).

Official source: Pennsylvania General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Pennsylvania statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.