Section 141.15. Loaded firearms or devices in vehicles

For the purpose of enforcing section 2503 of the act (relating to loaded firearms in vehicles), the term loaded firearm includes the following meanings:

(1) Any centerfire or rimfire firearm that has a live shell or cartridge in either the chamber or magazine.

(2) Any muzzleloading firearm that has a live charge of ammunition in its firing chamber and a primer, flash powder or a battery, which ever is applicable, properly positioned in the firing mechanism of the firearm rendering it capable of discharge.

(3) Any crossbow that has been cocked and has a bolt affixed onto the string or positioned into the firing mechanism of the device.

The provisions of this § 141.15 adopted July 22, 1988, effective upon publication and applies retroactively to July 1, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 3213; amended September 28, 2007, effective September 29, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 5255. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (328410).

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The provisions of this § 141.15 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § § 2102(a) and 2503.