3501 - Definitions. - Pennsylvania Statutes

CHAPTER 35 BURGLARY AND OTHER CRIMINAL INTRUSION Sec. 3501. Definitions. 3502. Burglary. 3503. Criminal trespass. 3504. Railroad protection, railroad vandalism and interference with transportation facilities. Enactment. Chapter 35 was added December 6, 1972, P.L.1482, No.334, effective in six months. Cross References. Chapter 35 is referred to in section 5985.1 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure). § 3501. Definitions. Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this chapter which are applicable to specific provisions of this chapter, the following words or phrases when used in this chapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section: "Occupied structure." Any structure, vehicle or place adapted for overnight accommodation of persons, or for carrying on business therein, whether or not a person is actually present.