Bertera's Hopewell Foodland, Inc. v. Masters

Concubking Opinion by

Me. Chief Justice Bell :

The amended Act of September 27, 1961 is difficult to interpret because parts of it are so indefinite and vague. The Act provides:

“No. 696

“An Act

“Amending the act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 872), entitled ‘An act to consolidate, amend and revise the penal laws* of the Commonwealth,’ prohibiting certain business activities on Sunday.

“Section 1. The act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 872), known as ‘The Penal Code,’ is amended by adding, after section 699.14 [699.13 in original], a new section to read:

“Section 699.15. Selling or Otherwise Dealing in Fresh…