Section 8. Criminal penalties.
(a) First offense.--A person that violates the posting requirements of section 3 or the training requirements of section 3.1 or 3.2 commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $100.
(b) Offense following sentencing.--A person that violates the posting requirements of section 3 or the training requirements of section 3.1 or 3.2 within 90 days of being sentenced under subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $250.
(c) Misdemeanor.--
(1) A person that violates the posting requirements of section 3 or the training requirements of section 3.1 or 3.2 within 90 days of being sentenced under subsection (b) commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $500. Each day of noncompliance with section 3.1 or 3.2 shall constitute a separate offense.
(2) Upon receipt of a certified record of conviction for a violation of section 3.1 or 3.2 under paragraph (1), the court shall notify the licensing authority, which may suspend the license of the public lodging establishment or short-term rental for up to one year, subject to section 7(d).
(d) Municipal enforcement.--
(1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) and subsection (e), the penalties collected under this section shall be retained by the municipality in which the law enforcement agency initiating the enforcement action is located.
(2) No less than 50% of the penalties retained by the municipality shall be distributed to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for grants under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3031 (relating to grants).
(e) Pennsylvania State Police enforcement.--
(1) Except as provided under paragraph (2), if an enforcement action is initiated by the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania State Police shall retain the penalties collected under this section.
(2) No less than 50% of the penalties retained by the Pennsylvania State Police shall be distributed to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for grants under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3031.
(8 amended July 20, 2026, P.L.422, No.31)