Pennsylvania police officers are not authorized by statute to enforce civil orders (with the exception of PFA orders). While the police will often try to mediate civil disputes such as child custody disputes and landlord / tenant issues, they cannot take enforcement action unless a criminal offense has occurred
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ATTENTION DOG OWNERS-------
NORTH MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ENFORCES THE
TOWNSHIP ANIMAL ORDINANCE.
The ordinance covers dogs running at large, making loud or harsh
noises on a continuous basis, and urinating or defecate upon any
public sidewalk, walkway or property of any other person.
Fines can range from $200.00 to $600.00.
SUMMARY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA’S CHILD PASSENGER PROTECTION LAWS
(Act 53, 1983/Act 22, 1993/ Act 229,2002)
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All drivers operating a passenger car, Class I and Class II truck, classic motor vehicle,
antique motor vehicle or motor home shall securely fasten infants and children under 8
years of age in an approved child restraint/booster when riding anywhere in the motor
vehicle, including the cargo area.
The seat may be in any seating position equipped with a
seat belt in the vehicle. (However, for maximum protection, the back seat is preferable.)
!"All drivers transporting children under 4 years of age are responsible to securely restrain
those children in an approved child passenger restraint system. (Primary Law)
#"Violators may be stopped as a primary offense for non-compliance of the Child Passenger
Protection Law for children birth to age 4. Violators may be fined up to a maximum of
$100.00, plus Court Cost (adjusted annually); $30.00 Cat Fund; $10.00 EMS Fund and
$10.00 Administrative Costs.
#"The fine shall be dismissed if the person prior to or at his hearing displays evidence of
acquisition of a child passenger restraint system/booster. Evidence shall include a receipt
to the appropriate court officer which evidences purchase, rental, transferal from another
child seat owner (notarized letter) or bailment from a child seat loaner program.
!"All drivers transporting children 4 years of age or older but under 8 years of age are
responsible to securely restrain those children in a seat belt system and an
appropriately fitting child booster seat. (Secondary Law)
o Violators of this secondary law may be fined up to a maximum of $100.00; $30.00 Cat Fund;
$10.00 EMS Fund and $10.00 Administrative Costs. Secondary law means that drivers can
be ticketed only when cited and convicted for another violation, such as speeding or running
a red light.
o The fine shall be dismissed if the person prior to or at his hearing displays evidence of
acquisition of a child passenger restraint system/booster. Evidence shall include a receipt
to the appropriate court officer which evidences purchase, rental, transferal from another
child seat owner (notarized letter) or bailment from a child seat loaner program.
An approved child passenger restraint system will be labeled to indicate that the child restraint
conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
child safety seats for car seat loaner
programs.
Civil immunity for lenders of car seats has been granted. No person or organization who lends
child restraints shall be liable for any civil damages resulting
Fines collected are placed in a fund used to purchase
-800-CAR-BELTrom any acts or omission, except
any act or omission intentionally designed to harm or any grossly negligent act or omission
resulting in harm to another.
Hospitals are required to notify parents of the PA Child Seat Law and also the location of car seat
Who can apply for a Pennsylvania License to Carry a Concealed Weapon?
An individual who is 21 years of age or older may apply for a license to carry firearms by submitting a completed Application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms to the
sheriff of the county in which they reside or if a resident of a city of the first class, with the chief of police of that city along with the required fee.
Individuals who are 21 years of age or older and are NOT Pennsylvania residents may apply for a license by submitting a completed Application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms to any Pennsylvania County Sheriff’s office along with the required fee. A Pennsylvania license cannot be issued to a resident of another state who does not possess a current license or permit or similar document to carry a firearm issued by their home state if a license is provided for by the laws of that state, as published annually in the Federal Register by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of the Department of the Treasury.
The sheriff has 45 days to conduct an investigation to determine an individual's eligibility to be issued a license. Included in the investigation is a background check conducted on the individual through the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) to determine if the records indicate the individual is prohibited by law. In accordance with 18 PA C.S. §6109, a sheriff may deny an individual the right to a License to Carry Firearms if there is reason to believe that the character and reputation of the individual are such that they would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety.
If the PICS check is approved and the subject is of good character, the sheriff may issue a License to Carry Firearms. The issuance of a License to Carry Firearms allows individuals to carry a firearm concealed on or about their person, or in a vehicle throughout this Commonwealth. The license is valid for a period of five (5) years unless sooner revoked.
NOTE: A license to carry firearms is NOT a license to purchase. Individuals who purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer are required to have a background check conducted regardless of whether they have a license to carry firearms or not
FOR INFORMATION ON THE PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU OF DOG LAW ENFORCEMENT, FOLLOW THE BELOW LINK.
http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/agriculture/cwp/view.asp?q=126843
