Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

58 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3255 (2026)

Penalties.

✓ current as of May 2026

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§ 3255. Penalties.

(a) General violation.--A person violating a provision of this chapter commits a summary offense and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment of not more than 90 days, or both. Each day during which the violation continues is a separate and distinct offense.

(b) Willful violation.--A person willfully violating a provision of this chapter or an order of the department issued under this chapter commits a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $5,000 or to imprisonment of not more than one year, or both. Each day during which the violation continues is a separate and distinct offense.

(c) Authority.--The department may institute a prosecution against any person or municipality for a violation of this chapter.

Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 4(3)(xx) of Act 13 of 2012 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to continuation of prior law.

Cross References. Section 3255 is referred to in section 3232 of this title.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2012–2016 · leading case: Robinson Twp. v. Commonwealth, 52 A.3d 463 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012).

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Robinson Twp. v. Commonwealth, 52 A.3d 463 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012). “the municipalities have alleged that they will be required to modify their zoning codes, and if they fail to do so, they will be subject to penalties and/or prosecution under 58 Pa.C.S. § 3255. Therefore, the constitutionality issue is ripe for review, and declaratory judgment…”

EQT Prod. v. Teska, R. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016). “See 58 Pa.C.S. § 3255(a) (“A person _______________________ (Footnote Continued) Buffalo Twp.”

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EQT Prod. v. Teska, R. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016). “See 58 Pa.C.S. § 3255(a) (“A person _______________________ (Footnote Continued) Buffalo Twp.”

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