Where can I find a list of Pennsylvania laws?

Welcome to the Pennsylvania Law section of FindLaw’s State Law collection. This section contains user-friendly summaries of Pennsylvania laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of Pennsylvania’s statutes. Please select a topic from the list below to get started.

How is PennDOT able to verify a vehicle title?

With the implementation of NMVTIS, PennDOT will be able to verify a vehicle title by immediately checking electronically against the titling history of approximately 81 percent of the motor vehicles in the U.S.

How can I obtain a Pennsylvania safety inspection manual?

Information regarding Pennsylvania’s vehicle sun screening requirements (window tinting) can be found on the Vehicle Sun Screening Fact Sheet. 9. How can I obtain a Pennsylvania safety inspection manual?

What are the laws and regulations of Pennsylvania?

Relating to mortgage loan industry licensing and consumer protection. Licensing and regulating the business of pawnbrokers. Relating to the oversight of securities transactions in Pennsylvania. Relating to the protection of Pennsylvania corporation, shareholders, employees and the public.

Is there a stop and identify statute in PA?

Pennsylvania does not have a stop and identify statute. But if the police request it, you may ask if you are being detained or are under arrest…. however, if you decline to answer, you may open yourself up to other complications.

Can a cop stop you and demand ID in PA?

However, they cannot stop you on the street and demand you show them ID in PA without probable cause or placing you under arrest. At which time, asking if you are being detained or are under arrest may be adequate defense to get them to realize that you know they can’t do this. Pennsylvania does not have a stop and identify statute.

What’s the meaning of the phrase ” Just Checking In “?

A check-in is an indirect request for our time or attention, and we find ourselves wishing the sender had gotten straight to the point. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a one-size-fits-all alternative to “just checking in?” Unfortunately, variations on that phrase (like “I’m following up on . .

Can a police officer ask for your ID in PA?

But if the police request it, you may ask if you are being detained or are under arrest…. however, if you decline to answer, you may open yourself up to other complications. However, they cannot stop you on the street and demand you show them ID in PA without probable cause or placing you under arrest.

Is the PA Department of Environmental Protection regulating private wells?

The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) does not regulate private wells. However, since DEP receives many questions from homeowners about their privately-owned wells, this page is designed to provide homeowners with information about the following:

Is it possible to fall in love in Pennsylvania?

The Keystone State is a wonderful place to fall in love. Unfortunately, not all love stories have happy endings. In these cases, it’s important to know which laws apply to your situation — especially when it comes to the issue of child custody.