43 Pa. Stat. § 1426

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-32
Section 1426 - Penalties

A person who, under color of an employer's authority, violates this act shall be liable for a civil fine of not more than $10,000. Additionally, except where the person holds an elected public office, if the court specifically finds that the person, while in the employment of the Commonwealth or a political subdivision, committed a violation of this act with the intent to discourage the disclosure of criminal activity, the court may order the person's suspension from public service for not more than seven years. A civil fine which is ordered under this section shall be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit into the General Fund.

43 P.S. § 1426

Amended by P.L. 826 2014 No. 88, § 3, eff. 8/31/2014.
Amended by P.L. 824 2014 No. 87, § 3, eff. 8/31/2014.
1986, Dec. 12, P.L. 1559, No. 169, § 6, effective in 60 days.