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3926 – Theft Of Services | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 3926 criminalizes theft of services like utilities and cable through tampering or deception, with specific legal provisions and exceptions.

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3926 – Theft Of Services

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 3926

Summary

Pennsylvania's Section 3926 criminalizes the theft of services, including obtaining utilities, cable, or telecommunication services through deception, tampering, or unauthorized connections. It specifies illegal acts such as tampering with meters, using unauthorized devices, or making unauthorized connections to avoid payment. The law also clarifies certain circumstances where theft does not apply, such as specific cable service setups within a residence.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 3926 criminalizes theft of services like utilities and cable through tampering or deception, with specific legal provisions and exceptions.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.