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§ 7616. Distribution of computer virus

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and OffensesEffective: February 14, 2003

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Definition of Specific Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Article G. Miscellaneous Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 76. Computer Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter B. Hacking and Similar Offenses
Effective: February 14, 2003
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 7616
§ 7616. Distribution of computer virus
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(a) Offense defined.--A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly sells, gives or otherwise distributes or possesses with the intent to sell, give or distribute computer software or a computer program that is designed or has the capability to:
(1) prevent, impede, control, delay or disrupt the normal operation or use of a computer, computer program, computer software, computer system, computer network, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device; or
(2) degrade, disable, damage or destroy the performance of a computer, computer program, computer software, computer system, computer network, computer database, World Wide Web site or telecommunication device or any combination thereof.
(b) Grading.--An offense under this section shall constitute a felony of the third degree.

Credits

2002, Dec. 16, P.L. 1953, No. 226, § 3, effective in 60 days.
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 7616, PA ST 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 7616
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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