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Ex. DUT-PA-007Statute (Act of Apr. 27, 1905, P.L. 312, No. 218, creating the Department of Health)Department of Health Act of 1905, sections 8, 9 and 16 (duty to prevent and suppress disease; nuisance abatement and quarantine enforcement…General Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateApr. 27, 19052020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-002Statute (Act of Apr. 9, 1929, P.L. 177, No. 175, sec. 2102)The Administrative Code of 1929, section 2102, General Health Administration (powers and duties of the Department of Health)General Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateApr. 9, 19292020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-019Statute (Act of Apr. 9, 1929, P.L. 177, No. 175, sec. 2106)The Administrative Code of 1929, section 2106, Quarantines (powers and duties of the Department of Health)General Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateApr. 9, 19292020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-006Statute (Act of May 18, 1937, P.L. 654, No. 174)General Safety LawGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateMay 18, 19372020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-018Statute (Liquor Code, Act of Apr. 12, 1951, P.L. 90, No. 21, sec. 471)Liquor Code section 471, Revocation and Suspension of Licenses; FinesGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateApr. 12, 19512020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureAlcohol and barsStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-001Statute (Act of Apr. 23, 1956 (1955), P.L. 1510, No. 500)Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955General Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateApr. 23, 19562020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-003Statute (Emergency Management Services Code, Title 35, Part V, Chapter 73, sec. 7301)35 Pa.C.S. sec. 7301, General authority of GovernorGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateNov. 26, 19782020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-004Statute (Emergency Management Services Code, Chapter 77, sec. 7707)35 Pa.C.S. sec. 7707, PenaltiesGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateNov. 26, 19782020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-005Regulation (28 Pa. Code ch. 27, subch. C, sec. 27.60)28 Pa. Code sec. 27.60, Disease control measuresPennsylvania Department of Health (regulation adopted with the Advisory Health Board)PennsylvaniaStateJan. 25, 20022020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-009Regulation (28 Pa. Code ch. 27, subch. A, sec. 27.8)28 Pa. Code sec. 27.8, Criminal penalties for violating the act or this chapterPennsylvania Department of Health (regulation adopted with the Advisory Health Board)PennsylvaniaStateJan. 25, 20022020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-013Statute (Retail Food Facility Safety Act, 3 Pa.C.S. ch. 57, subch. A)3 Pa.C.S. sec. 5708, Infectious personsGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateNov. 23, 20102020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-016Statute (Retail Food Facility Safety Act, 3 Pa.C.S. ch. 57, subch. A)3 Pa.C.S. sec. 5710, Retail food facility and employee cleanlinessGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateNov. 23, 20102020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-017Statute (Retail Food Facility Safety Act, 3 Pa.C.S. ch. 57, subch. A)3 Pa.C.S. sec. 5714, PenaltiesGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateNov. 23, 20102020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-014Regulation (7 Pa. Code ch. 46, subch. H, sec. 46.1144)7 Pa. Code sec. 46.1144, Conditions of retention: responsibilities of the retail food facility operatorPennsylvania Department of AgriculturePennsylvaniaStateApr. 11, 20142020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-013PA DOC COVID-19 page (as archived Mar. 21, 2020), with the Mar. 13, 2020 release 'Department of Corrections Cancels Visits Statewide, Begins Enhanced Screenings of ALL Employees'All visitation suspended effective Mar. 13, 2020; enhanced screening of every person entering a facility; inmates with flu-like symptoms…Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (Secretary John E. Wetzel)Pennsylvania Department of Corrections; State levelStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Gathering capHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-051Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission suspension of cash toll collection statewide effective 8 p.m., Mar. 16, 2020 (temporary safety measure; converted to permanent all-electronic tolling in June 2020)PA Turnpike Temporarily Will Not Accept Cash To Safeguard Employee and Traveler HealthPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPennsylvania Turnpike Commission (Commonwealth instrumentality; 552-mile toll system)StateMar. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-100PennDOT 'Coronavirus Statewide' operations page, updated 10:00 a.m. Mar. 30, 2020: all Driver License and Photo License Centers closed from close of business Mar. 16, 2020 until further notice; driver licenses, photo IDs, learner's permits, CDLs, registrations, safety and emissions inspections and disability placards expiring Mar. 16-Apr. 30, 2020 extended to May 31, 2020; CDL downgrades for expired medical certificates paused under FMCSA waivers; driver exams through Apr. 3 cancelled; all district and county maintenance offices closed for two weeks; 'construction projects have been suspended in all counties until further notice'; rest areas and welcome centers closed statewide from 12:01 a.m. Mar. 17 with a list of reopened locations; motorcycle training clinics postponed; REAL ID issuance paused; Acting Secretary's order accepting electronic administrative-appeal filingsCoronavirus Statewide - PennDOT operational changes (Driver License Centers closed; expirations extended; maintenance offices closed…Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Acting Secretary Yassmin GramianPennsylvania (statewide: Driver License and Photo License Centers; district and county maintenance offices; construction projects; rest areas and welcome centers)StateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Business closureCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-UTILITIES-HOUSING-AG-014Emergency Order suspending door-to-door, public-event and in-person sales and marketing of competitive electric and natural gas supply (announced by press release of March 16, 2020)PUC Suspends Door-to-Door, In-Person Marketing Activities for Energy Suppliers During Governor's Proclamation of Disaster EmergencyPennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille (Emergency Order), Docket No. M-2020-3019254Pennsylvania (State public utility commission)Sector regulatorMar. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-065Coronavirus - Child Care page (archived Apr. 2, 2020): list of child care providers 'approved to operate during the COVID-19 public health emergency' for personnel in life-sustaining positionsChild Care Centers - providers approved to operate during the COVID-19 public health emergencyPennsylvania DHS / OCDELPennsylvania; Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (child-care licensing)Sector regulatorMar. 17, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureSchools and child careOtherPrimary source read
Ex. PA-117Closure of all Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores at the end of business Mar. 17, 2020 (indefinite); limited online sales resumed Apr. 1, 2020; curbside pickup from Apr. 20, 2020 (under the Governor's Apr. 20 amendment, PA-110); phased store reopening with the county phases from May 8, 2020PLCB store closures and phased reopening (Mar. 17 - June 2020)Pennsylvania Liquor Control BoardPennsylvaniaSector regulatorMar. 16, 20202020 Q2Business closureAlcohol and barsSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. PA-091Department of State summary: Pennsylvania Authorizes Licensed Health Care Professionals to Provide Services via Telemedicine During Coronavirus EmergencyTelemedicine Summary (Mar. 18, 2020)Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (suspension granted by Governor Wolf under 35 Pa.C.S. § 7301(f))PennsylvaniaSector regulatorMar. 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-09-007Industry Operation Guidance: Life-Sustaining Businesses list accompanying the Mar. 19, 2020 Orders closing all businesses that are not life sustainingLife-Sustaining Business list (version captured Mar. 20, 2020)Governor Tom Wolf; Secretary of Health Rachel LevinePennsylvaniaStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Business closureSupply chainPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-053Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission closure of all 17 service plazas (Mar. 17, 2020) and reopening on Mar. 20, 2020 with restrooms and limited take-out food onlyPA Turnpike to Reopen All 17 Service Plazas Starting Friday Morning: Restrooms and limited food items will be available inside each facilityPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPennsylvania Turnpike Commission (17 service plazas)StateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Business closureOtherPrimary source read
Ex. PA-092Department of State summary: Pennsylvania Waives Some Nurse Licensing Requirements During Coronavirus Emergency (nursing omnibus requirement waiver)Nursing Omnibus Requirement Waiver (Mar. 20, 2020)Department of State, BPOA / State Board of Nursing (suspension granted by Governor Wolf)PennsylvaniaSector regulatorMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-010Enforcement guidance (letter)Business Closure Order Enforcement Guidance (letter to law enforcement executives and District Attorneys)Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (letter to the law-enforcement community and District Attorneys, published by the Pennsylvania State Police)PennsylvaniaStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyPrimary source read