Pennsylvania HB 2114: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for adhesive pest control devices; and imposing a penalty.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 2735
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 2114
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY MAKO, FREEMAN AND WARREN, JANUARY 5, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GAME AND FISHERIES, JANUARY 6, 2026
AN ACT
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for
adhesive pest control devices; and imposing a penalty.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes is amended by adding a section to read:
§ 7518. Adhesive pest control devices.
(a) Offense defined.--A person commits a summary offense if
the person uses, places or distributes an adhesive pest control
device.
(b) Exceptions.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall
not apply to:
(1) Individuals certified as applicators under section
16.1, 17 or 17.1 of the act of March 1, 1974 (P.L.90, No.24),
known as the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973.
(2) Research institutions or governmental agencies using
an adhesive pest control device for scientific or public
health purposes under controlled conditions.
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(c) Penalties.--A person who violates this section shall,
upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of no more than $25.
(d) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "adhesive
pest control device" means any device designed to capture or
immobilize animals using a sticky or glue-based surface.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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