Commonwealth v. Dimas

Opinion by

Rhodes, P. J.,

Appellant was charged before an alderman with the violation of section 15 of the Act of May 17, 1917, P. L. 208, as amended, 63 PS §321, which prohibits the use of the word “drug store” or “pharmacy” in the conduct of a business unless the place of business is in fact a drug store or pharmacy duly registered and authorized. After hearing, the magistrate found the appellant guilty, and imposed a fine of $50 and costs. Appellant was allowed to appeal to the Court of Quarter Sessions of Berks County. A hearing de novo was held before that court. The court found that…