Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

CRIMES AND OFFENSES (TITLE 18)

PART II. DEFINITION OF SPECIFIC OFFENSES.

CHAPTER 73. TRADE AND COMMERCE

SUBCHAPTER A - DEFINITION OF OFFENSES GENERALLY

§ 7301. Distribution of samples of medicine, dyes, etc.

(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a summary offense if he distributes or deposits any package, parcel, or sample of any medicine, dye, ink, or polishing compounds, in any form of preparation, upon the ground, sidewalks, porches, yards, or into or under doors or windows so that children may get possession of or secure the same.

(b) Exception.--Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit such distribution to adult persons only.

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