Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

30 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 927 (2026)

 Forfeiture of fish and devices.

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§ 927.  Forfeiture of fish and devices.

(a)  General rule.--A person convicted of an offense under this title shall forfeit any fish seized under section 901(a)(6) (relating to powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies) and any device confiscated under this title. Forfeitures shall be conducted in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 5803 (relating to asset forfeiture), 5805 (relating to forfeiture procedure), 5806 (relating to motion for return of property), 5807 (relating to restrictions on use), 5807.1 (relating to prohibition on adoptive seizures) and 5808 (relating to exceptions).

(b)  Disposition of confiscated property.--(Deleted by amendment).

(June 29, 2017, P.L.247, No.13, eff. July 1, 2017)

 

Cross References.  Section 927 is referred to in section 5803 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1995–1995 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Younge, 667 A.2d 739 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1995).
Commonwealth v. Younge, 667 A.2d 739 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1995). “§ 5511(j) (provides that animals seized for violation of statute prohibiting cruelty to animals not deemed forfeitable until conviction first obtained, and provides for ultimate disposition of forfeited property); 30 Pa.C.S. § 927(a) (forfeiture of fish or devices used in…”
30 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 927(a): 1 case
Commonwealth v. Younge, 667 A.2d 739 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1995). “§ 5511(j) (provides that animals seized for violation of statute prohibiting cruelty to animals not deemed forfeitable until conviction first obtained, and provides for ultimate disposition of forfeited property); 30 Pa.C.S. § 927(a) (forfeiture of fish or devices used in…”
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