Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 141.15 - Loaded firearms or devices in vehiclesFor the purpose of enforcing section 2503 of the act (relating to loaded firearms in vehicles), the term "loaded firearm" includes the following meanings:
(1) Any centerfire or rimfire firearm that has a live shell or cartridge in either the chamber or magazine.(2) Any muzzleloading firearm that has a live charge of ammunition in its firing chamber and a primer, flash powder or a battery, whichever is applicable, properly positioned in the firing mechanism of the firearm rendering it capable of discharge.(3) Any crossbow that has been cocked and has a bolt affixed onto the string or positioned into the firing mechanism of the device.(4) Any air gun that has a pellet or bullet ammunition in either the chamber or magazine.The provisions of this § 141.15 adopted July 22, 1988, effective upon publication and applies retroactively to July 1, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 3213; amended September 28, 2007, effective 9/29/2007, 37 Pa.B. 5255; amended August 25, 2017, effective 8/26/2017, 47 Pa.B. 4983.The provisions of this § 141.15 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §§ 2102(a) and 2503.