Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 780-116 - Enforcement provisionsThe following guidelines shall be applicable in the enforcement of any penalties imposed by this act:
(1) No publisher, radio broadcast licensee, or agency or medium for the dissemination of an advertisement, except the manufacturer, distributor or seller of the article to which a false advertisement relates, shall be liable under section 12 of this act by reason of the dissemination by him of such false advertisement unless he has refused on the request of the secretary to furnish the secretary with the name and post office address of the manufacturer, distributor, seller or advertising agency who causes him to disseminate such advertisement or unless he publishes such advertisement knowing or having good cause to know that it is false or otherwise in violation of the law.(2) For purposes of this section, any conviction under any Federal or State law relating to any controlled substance or other drug, other than a juvenile violation, shall constitute a prior offense if it related to the type of conduct against which a subsequent offense is directed.(3) Any penalty relating to license or registration suspension or revocation shall be executed by the appropriate licensing or registration agency upon receipt of a court order setting forth the penalty.(4) Repealed. 1989, Dec. 22, P.L. 724, No. 97, § 2, effective in 60 days.1972, April 14, P.L. 233, No. 64, § 16, eff. 6/14/1972.