SENATE AMENDED
PRIOR PRINTER'S NOS. 2462, 2800 PRINTER'S NO. 4108
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
1811
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY ROTHMAN, MATZIE, DRISCOLL, JAMES, MILLARD,
READSHAW, TALLMAN, DUSH, GILLEN, KEEFER, NEILSON, BARBIN AND
MICCARELLI, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
SENATOR RAFFERTY, TRANSPORTATION, IN SENATE, AS AMENDED,
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
AN ACT
Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, IN PENALTIES AND DISPOSITION OF FINES, FURTHER
PROVIDING FOR SURCHARGE; providing for automated license
plate reader systems; and imposing a penalty. PENALTIES; AND
ESTABLISHING THE ALPR EQUIPMENT FUND.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Part VI of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a chapter to read:
SECTION 1. SECTION 6506(B)(1) OF TITLE 75 OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES IS AMENDED AND SUBSECTION (A)
IS AMENDED BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH TO READ:
§ 6506. SURCHARGE.
(A) LEVY AND IMPOSITION.--IN ADDITION TO ANY FINES, FEES OR
PENALTIES LEVIED OR IMPOSED AS PROVIDED BY LAW, UNDER THIS TITLE
OR ANY OTHER STATUTE, A SURCHARGE SHALL BE LEVIED FOR
DISPOSITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (B) AS FOLLOWS:
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(10) UPON CONVICTION FOR VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 13
(RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES), A SURCHARGE OF $25.
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(B) DISPOSITION.--
(1) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER STATUTORY PROVISION:
(I) ALL SURCHARGES LEVIED AND COLLECTED UNDER
SUBSECTION (A)(1) BY ANY DIVISION OF THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL
SYSTEM SHALL BE REMITTED TO THE COMMONWEALTH FOR DEPOSIT
IN THE GENERAL FUND.
(II) ALL SURCHARGES LEVIED AND COLLECTED UNDER
SUBSECTIONS (A)(2), (3), (4), (5), (6) AND (7) BY ANY
DIVISION OF THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM SHALL BE REMITTED
TO THE COMMONWEALTH FOR DEPOSIT IN THE PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND.
(III) ALL SURCHARGES LEVIED AND COLLECTED UNDER
SUBSECTION (A)(8) AND (9) BY ANY DIVISION OF THE UNIFIED
JUDICIAL SYSTEM SHALL BE REMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE
TOWING AND STORAGE AGENT AS SET FORTH IN SECTION
6309.2(E) (RELATING TO IMMOBILIZATION, TOWING AND STORAGE
OF VEHICLE FOR DRIVING WITHOUT OPERATING PRIVILEGES OR
REGISTRATION) FOR PURPOSES OF FUNDING ITS COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCHAPTER A OF CHAPTER 63 (RELATING TO
GENERAL PROVISIONS).
(IV) ALL SURCHARGES LEVIED AND COLLECTED UNDER
SUBSECTION (A)(10) BY ANY DIVISION OF THE UNIFIED
JUDICIAL SYSTEM SHALL BE REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURY
FOR DEPOSIT IN THE ALPR EQUIPMENT FUND.
[(IV)] (V) IF THE FINES, FEES OR PENALTIES ARE BEING
PAID IN INSTALLMENTS, THE SURCHARGE SHALL BE REMITTED ON
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EACH INSTALLMENT ON A PRO RATA BASIS.
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SECTION 2. PART VI OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
CHAPTER TO READ:
CHAPTER 70
AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS
Sec.
7001. Definitions.
7002. Use of automated license plate reader systems.
7003. Preservation and disclosure of captured data.
7004. Destruction of captured data.
7005. Automated license plate reader system policy.
7006. PARKING VIOLATIONS.
7006. Penalty 7007. PENALTIES .
7008. GRANT FUNDING.
§ 7001. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Automated license plate reader system."
(1) A system:
(i) of one or more mobile or fixed high-speed
cameras combined with computer algorithms to convert
images of registration plates into computer-readable
data; and
(ii) used by a State, county or local law
enforcement agency or a government entity.
(2) The term does not include a violation enforcement
system as defined in 74 Pa.C.S. § 8102 (relating to
definitions) or a system used in electronic toll collection.
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(3) The term does not include an automated red light
enforcement system as defined in section 102 (relating to
definitions) and used under sections 3116 (relating to
automated red light enforcement systems in first class
cities) and 3117 (relating to automated red light enforcement
systems in certain municipalities).
"Captured data." The global positioning system coordinates,
dates and times, photographs, registration plate numbers and any
other data collected by or derived from an automated license
plate reader system.
"Government entity." An office, agency, board, bureau,
department, commission or authority established by statute , OR A
PRIVATE ENTITY UNDER CONTRACT WITH AN OFFICE, AGENCY, BOARD,
BUREAU, DEPARTMENT, COMMISSION OR AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED BY
STATUTE, to carry out a government function.
"PRIVATE ENTITY." A PERSON, ENTITY, GROUP OR ORGANIZATION
THAT IS NOT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, THE COMMONWEALTH OR A
MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY.
"Secured area." An area, enclosed by clear boundaries, to
which access is limited and entry is only obtainable through
specific access-control points.
§ 7002. Use of automated license plate reader systems.
(a) Authorized purposes.--
(1) A State , COUNTY or local law enforcement agency may
only use an automated license plate reader system for
legitimate law enforcement purposes , conducting criminal
investigations or ensuring compliance with Federal, State and
local laws.
(2) In addition to the purposes under paragraph (1), a
government entity may use an automated license plate reader
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system for the purpose of:
(i) Enforcing State and local parking laws.
(ii) Controlling access to a secured area.
(b) Prohibition.--Except as authorized under subsection (a),
the use of an automated license plate reader system is
prohibited.
(c) Manual entries.--Any State, county or local law
enforcement agency or government entity that manually enters
license plate numbers into an automated license plate reader
system must document the reason for the entry to ensure use for
a legitimate law enforcement purpose .
(d) Training required.--Prior to using an automated license
plate reader system for a purpose identified in subsection (a),
an individual shall complete a training course approved by the
Pennsylvania State Police and the Municipal Police Officers'
Education and Training Commission. Individuals who use an
automated license plate reader system in the discharge of their
official duties for a purpose identified in subsection (a) on
the effective date of this section shall have six months from
the effective date of this section to complete the required
training course. , CONDUCTING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS OR ENSURING
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.
(D) TRAINING REQUIRED.--
(1) PRIOR TO USING AN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER
SYSTEM FOR A PURPOSE IDENTIFIED IN SUBSECTION (A)(1), AN
INDIVIDUAL SHALL COMPLETE A TRAINING COURSE APPROVED BY THE
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE AND THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS'
EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION.
(2) PRIOR TO USING AN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER
SYSTEM FOR A PURPOSE IDENTIFIED IN SUBSECTION (A)(2), AN
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INDIVIDUAL SHALL COMPLETE A TRAINING COURSE TO BE PUBLICLY
ACCESSIBLE UNDER THE POLICY OUTLINED IN SECTION 7005
(RELATING TO AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEM POLICY).
(3) INDIVIDUALS WHO USE AN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER
SYSTEM IN THE DISCHARGE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES FOR A PURPOSE
IDENTIFIED IN SUBSECTION (A) ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SECTION AND HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED A SIMILAR TRAINING
COURSE SHALL HAVE SIX MONTHS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SECTION, OR SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
POLICE CERTIFIES THAT A TRAINING COURSE IS AVAILABLE TO SUCH
INDIVIDUALS, WHICHEVER IS LATER, TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED
TRAINING COURSE.
(e) Use of registered vehicle owner information.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, registered vehicle
owner information AS DESCRIBED IN 75 PA.C.S. § 1305 (RELATING TO
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION) obtained as a result of the
operation of an automated license plate reader system shall not
be the property of the manufacturer nor vendor of the automated
license plate reader system and may not be used for any purpose
other than prescribed in this section.
(f) Further restrictions.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, camera equipment deployed as part of an
automated license plate reader system must be incapable of MAY
NOT BE USED FOR automated or user-controlled remote surveillance
by means of recorded video images except for legitimate law
enforcement purposes . The restrictions set forth in this
subsection shall not be deemed to preclude a court of competent
jurisdiction from issuing an order directing that information
obtained through the use of an automated license plate reader
system be provided to law enforcement officials if the
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information is reasonably described and is requested solely in
connection with a criminal law enforcement action OR CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATION .
§ 7003. Preservation and disclosure of captured data.
(a) Location of captured data.--
(1) All THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE SHALL DETERMINE
HOW ALL captured data collected through the use of an
automated license plate reader system in this Commonwealth
FOR A PURPOSE SET FORTH IN SECTION 7002(A)(1) (R ELATING TO
USE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS) shall be
stored at the Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center.
WITHIN A SECURE DATA-HOSTING ENVIRONMENT THAT IS DESIGNATED
BY AND UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE.
(2) TO CARRY OUT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER PARAGRAPH
(1), THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE MAY CONTRACT WITH A
PRIVATE THIRD PARTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING A SYSTEM
WHICH WILL ALLOW THE STORAGE OF CAPTURED DATA IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THIS CHAPTER. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE ARE
AUTHORIZED TO PAY A REASONABLE FEE TO A THIRD PARTY TO
ADMINISTER THE SYSTEM. INFORMATION RECEIVED UNDER THIS
SECTION BY A THIRD PARTY SHALL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL AS
SPECIFIED UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
(2) (3) Law enforcement agencies and government agencies
ENTIT IES maintaining a separate database FOR A PURPOSE SET
FORTH IN SECTION 7002(A)(1) on the effective date of this
section shall have one year from the effective date of this
section to arrange for the sharing of captured data with the
Pennsylvania State Police in accordance with paragraph (1).
(b) Confidentiality of captured data.--
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) or (3):
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(i) A law enforcement agency or government entity
authorized to use an automated license plate reader
system may not sell, trade, disseminate or exchange
captured data for any purpose.
(ii) Captured data collected or retained through the
use of an automated license plate reader system is
confidential and is only available for use by a law
enforcement agency in carrying out its functions, by a
government entity collecting information for its intended
purpose and in any related civil or criminal proceeding.
(2) The restrictions set forth in this subsection shall
not be deemed to preclude a court of competent jurisdiction
from issuing an order directing that captured data obtained
through the use of an automated license plate reader system
be provided to law enforcement officials if the information
is reasonably described and is requested solely in connection
with a criminal law enforcement action.
(3) Captured data may be shared with law enforcement
agencies and with LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES MAY ONLY SHARE,
SELL, TRADE, DISSEMINATE OR EXCHANGE CAPTURED DATA WITH OTHER
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OR criminal justice agencies in the
performance of their official duties.
(c) Applicability of Right-to-Know Law.--Captured data
collected or retained through the use of an automated license
plate reader system is not subject to disclosure under the act
of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know
Law.
§ 7004. Destruction of captured data.
(a) Destruction of captured data .--The following apply:
(1) Except as otherwise provided for under 18 Pa.C.S.
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Ch. 91 (relating to criminal history record information),
captured data obtained through the use of automated license
plate reader systems deployed shall be destroyed UPON THE
LATER OF :
(i) within one year of final disposition JUDGMENT of
any case involving a recorded event; or
(ii) within one year of any recorded event which is
not directly related to a violation or an active OR
ONGOING criminal investigation.
(2) (Reserved).
(b) Captured data previously collected.-- Captured data
collected before the effective date of this section must be
destroyed, if required by this section, no later than 60 days
ONE YEAR after the effective date of this section.
(c) Shared data.--If captured data collected by an automated
license plate reader system are shared with another law
enforcement agency or government entity, the agency or entity
that receives the data must comply with the requirements of this
section.
(d) Notification.--The law enforcement agency or government
entity which obtained recor ded images CAPTURED DATA through the
use of an automated license plate reader system F OR A PURPOSE
SET FORTH IN SECTION 7002(A)(1) (RELATING TO USE OF AUTOMATED
LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS) shall annually file notice with
the Department of State PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND
DELINQUENCY that the records have been destroyed in accordance
with this section no later than December 15 of each year.
§ 7005. Automated license plate reader system policy.
A State or local law enforcement agency or government entity
that maintains an automated license plate reader system shall
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establish, make public and enforce a written policy governing
the use of the automated license plate reader system. Use of an
automated license plate reader system without adoption of a
written policy under this section is prohibited. The policy
shall include the following:
(1) which law enforcement agency or government entity
personnel are authorized to query captured data obtained by
an automated license plate reader system;
(2) an audit process to ensure that information obtained
through the use of an automated license plate reader system
is used only for legitimate law enforcement purposes,
including audits of requests made by individual law
enforcement agencies or government entities or individual law
enforcement or government entity personnel; and
(3) procedures and safeguards to ensure that other
employees with access to the automated license plate reader
system database are adequately screened and trained.
§ 7006. Penalty.
An individual who violates section 7002 (relating to use of
automated license plate reader systems) commits a misdemeanor of
the second degree.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE IS AUTHORIZED TO DEVELOP A
POLICY RELATED TO THE USE OF AN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER
SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES THE BASIC PROTOCOL, GUIDELINES OR WRITTEN
POLICIES GOVERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION, USE, MAINTENANCE OR
STORAGE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS WHICH A STATE,
COUNTY OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR GOVERNMENT ENTITY MUST
ADOPT. THE BASIC PROTOCOL, GUIDELINES OR WRITTEN POLICIES MUST
INCLUDE, AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING:
(1) AN AUDIT PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT INFORMATION OBTAINED
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THROUGH THE USE OF AN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEM
IS USED ONLY AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 7002(A) (RELATING TO USE
OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS), INCLUDING AUDITS
OF REQUESTS MADE BY INDIVIDUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OR
GOVERNMENT ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OR
GOVERNMENT ENTITY PERSONNEL.
(2) PROCEDURES AND SAFEGUARDS TO ENSURE THAT OTHER
EMPLOYEES WITH ACCESS TO THE AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER
SYSTEM DATABASE ARE ADEQUATELY SCREENED AND TRAINED.
(3) A COPY OF THE TRAINING COURSE USED UNDER SECTION
7002(D)(2), IF APPLICABLE.
§ 7006. PARKING VIOLATIONS.
(A) GENERAL RULE.--THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE
APPLICABLE TO ENFORCEMENT OF STATE AND LOCAL PARKING LAWS IN
CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS BY THE USE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE
READER SYSTEMS.
(B) SERVICE BY MAIL.--IN ADDITION TO OTHER METHODS OF
SERVICE, NOTICES OR CITATIONS WITH RESPECT TO VIOLATIONS OF
STATE OR LOCAL PARKING LAWS DETECTED BY THE USE OF AUTOMATED
LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS MAY BE SERVED BY FIRST CLASS MAIL.
THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS SHALL APPLY TO SERVICE BY MAIL UNDER
THIS SUBSECTION:
(1) THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR CITATION MUST BE MAILED
WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS OF THE COMMISSION OF THE VIOLATION
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE REGISTERED OWNER.
(2) NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR CITATION MUST BE SENT BY
FIRST CLASS MAIL.
(3) A MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC RECORD OF THE MAILING PREPARED
IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS SHALL BE PRIMA FACIE
EVIDENCE OF MAILING AND SHALL BE ADMISSIBLE IN ANY JUDICIAL
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OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING AS TO THE FACTS CONTAINED IN IT.
(4) FOR PURPOSES OF EFFECTUATING THE POWERS SET FORTH IN
THIS SUBSECTION, A PARKING AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF THE
SECOND CLASS SHALL BE DEEMED AN AUTHORIZED USER OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA JUSTICE NETWORK UNDER SECTION 6328 (RELATING TO
ADMISSIBILITY OF DEPARTMENT RECORDS).
(C) CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS.--IN CITIES OF THE SECOND
CLASS, THE DISPLAY ON ANY PARKED MOTOR VEHICLE OF A REGISTRATION
PLATE WHICH IS OBSCURED IN ANY MANNER SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A
PARKING VIOLATION FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 6301 (RELATING TO
PROSECUTIONS UNDER LOCAL ORDINANCES SUPERSEDED BY TITLE) AND MAY
BE ENFORCED BY A PARKING AUTHORITY IN THE CITIES OF THE SECOND
CLASS.
(D) EVIDENCE OF VIOLATION.--A CERTIFICATE OR A FACSIMILE OF
A CERTIFICATE BASED UPON INSPECTION OF CAPTURED DATA SWORN TO OR
AFFIRMED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF THE GOVERNMENT ENTITY SHALL BE PRIMA
FACIE EVIDENCE OF THE FACTS CONTAINED IN THE CERTIFICATE.
CAPTURED DATA EVIDENCING A VIOLATION OF A STATE OR LOCAL PARKING
LAW SHALL BE ADMISSIBLE IN ANY JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEEDING TO ADJUDICATE THE LIABILITY FOR THE VIOLATION.
§ 7007. PENALTIES.
(A) PROHIBITED USE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER
SYSTEMS.--AN INDIVIDUAL WHO KNOWINGLY OR INTENTIONALLY VIOLATES
SECTION 7002(B) (RELATING TO USE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE
READER SYSTEMS) COMMITS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE SECOND DEGREE.
(B) OTHER VIOLATIONS.--AN INDIVIDUAL WHO KNOWINGLY OR
INTENTIONALLY VIOLATES SECTION 7002(C), (D), (E) OR (F) COMMITS
A MISDEMEANOR OF THE THIRD DEGREE.
§ 7008. GRANT FUNDING.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.--THE ALPR EQUIPMENT FUND IS
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ESTABLISHED AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY TO PROCURE
AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND TO ASSIST AND PROVIDE EQUIPMENT SUPPORT
FOR STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE MONEY IN THE FUND IS
APPROPRIATED TO THE COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.
COSTS OF THE COMMISSION REQUIRED FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS
SECTION SHALL BE PAID OUT OF THE FUND.
(B) ALLOCATION.--
(1) UPON COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF A MUNICIPAL
APPLICATION, THE COMMISSION SHALL AWARD A GRANT TO A
MUNICIPALITY SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE FUND.
(2) THE COMMISSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS CHAPTER, SHALL ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATIONS AND
APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FROM MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE GRANTS.
(3) UPON NOTIFICATION OF A GRANT AWARD, A MUNICIPALITY
IS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, SUBMIT
INVOICES AND PROVIDE PROJECT UPDATES TO THE COMMISSION.
(4) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROCUREMENT AND
MAINTENANCE OF ALPR EQUIPMENT UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL NOT
REQUIRE A MATCH OF MUNICIPAL FUNDS.
(5) EXCEPT FOR MAINTENANCE COSTS, ALPR EQUIPMENT
PURCHASED BY A MUNICIPALITY PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION OF A GRANT
AWARD AND AN EXECUTED REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT SHALL NOT BE
ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE FUND.
(C) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"COMMISSION." THE PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND
DELINQUENCY.
"FUND." THE ALPR EQUIPMENT FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER SUBSECTION
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(A).
SECTION 3. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN 75 PA.C.S. CH.
70, NOTHING IN 75 PA.C.S. CH. 70 SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO APPLY TO
CAPTURED DATA OBTAINED BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SECTION.
Section 2 4. This act shall take effect in six months.
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