Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 750.13b - Disposition of fines, civil penalties and fees(a) There is hereby created a restricted nonlapsing account for the deposit of all fees, fines and civil penalties authorized by this act, except as provided under subsection (c), to be collected by the department. All moneys in this account are hereby appropriated to the department, upon the Governor's authorization, for the costs of administering the provisions of this act.(b) Fines and civil penalties collected pursuant to this act by a municipality or local agency shall be placed in a restricted account and shall only be used for the repair of damage or mitigation of threats to the public health, for costs incurred to investigate and take enforcement action and for the administration of this act. Any fees collected by municipalities or local agencies pursuant to this act may only be used for the administration of this act.(c) There is hereby created a restricted, nonlapsing account for the deposit of fines and penalties collected by the department under this act from municipalities in accordance with section 13.1(f) of this act. Municipalities being assessed pursuant to this act may apply to the department for funding from this account to abate nuisances or correct other violations of this act. Disbursement of moneys to these municipalities shall be in accordance with plans approved by the department and shall be allotted as the work to abate the nuisance or make the required improvements proceeds. The department shall allow municipalities to pay the fines or penalties incurred under this act in reasonable installment plans agreed to by both the department and respective municipality. All moneys in this account are hereby appropriated, with the authorization of the Governor, for implementing the provisions of this subsection.1966, Jan. 24, P.L. (1965) 1535, No. 537, § 13.2, added 1994, Dec. 14, P.L. 1250, No. 149, § 9, effective in 365 days.