18 Pa. C.S. § 3303

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-66

Section 3303 - Failure to prevent catastrophe

A person who knowingly or recklessly fails to take reasonable measures to prevent or mitigate a catastrophe, when he can do so without substantial risk to himself, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if:

(1) he knows that he is under an official, contractual or other legal duty to take such measures; or

(2) he did or assented to the act causing or threatening the catastrophe.

18 Pa.C.S. § 3303

1972, Dec. 6, P.L. 1482, No. 334, § 1, effective 6/6/1973.