specific access-control points.
§ 7002. Use of automated license plate reader systems.
(a) Authorized purposes.--
(1) A State 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
system for the purpose of controlling access to a secured
area. 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
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