Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses)
18 Pa.C.S. § 5551: Power to initiate criminal proceedings
What this law says, in plain English
Animal cruelty society agents have authority to initiate criminal proceedings like police officers and may request court orders to stop violations of animal protection laws.
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