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Commemorative service demonstration action - 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8320

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     § 8320.  Commemorative service demonstration action.
        (a)  Civil action.--In addition to any other right of action
     and any other remedy provided by law, an individual aggrieved by
     the offense defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 7517 (relating to
     commemorative service demonstration activities) may bring a
     civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction to obtain
     appropriate relief.
        (b)  General relief.--In a civil action brought under this
     section, the aggrieved individual may recover general and
     special damages, including damages for emotional distress,
     punitive damages, reasonable attorney fees and other costs
     associated with the litigation, and such other relief that the
     court deems necessary and proper.
        (c)  Injunctive relief.--Upon a showing of cause for the
     issuance of injunctive relief, a court may issue temporary
     restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent
     injunctions as may be appropriate under this section. During any
     period that an action under this section is pending, a court may
     order the cessation of the activity forming the basis of the
     complaint.
     (June 30, 2006, P.L.288, No.63, eff. 60 days)

        2006 Amendment.  Act 63 added section 8320.

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