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1987 – Amendment | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania law § 6712 on the use, sale, defacement, and transportation of marked containers, including restrictions for carriers and owners.

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Pennsylvania State Law

1987 – Amendment

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 1987

Summary

Pennsylvania law § 6712 regulates the ownership, use, and transportation of shopping, laundry, and other containers. It prohibits unauthorized use, sale, defacement, and removal of containers marked with a name or mark without owner consent. The law also presumes stolen property possession if containers are found off the owner’s premises, and restricts carriers from transporting marked containers without proper documentation.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania law § 6712 on the use, sale, defacement, and transportation of marked containers, including restrictions for carriers and owners.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.