Pennsylvania Mitigation, Enforcement and Immunity Order (Nov. 23, 2020) and Apr. 1, 2021 amendment

The record

Jurisdiction

Pennsylvania

Level

State

Authority

35 P.S. § 521.5; 71 P.S. § 532(a)

Issued

2021-04-01 Apr. 1, 2021

Effective

2021-04-04 12:01 a.m. (read as 2021-04-04)

End

Further amended May 13, 2021 (PA-036); the underlying order expired 12:01 a.m. May 31, 2021 (read as 2021-05-13)

In force

Apr. 4, 2021 to May 13, 2021

Quarters

2021 Q2

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capAlcohol and barsWorkplace rules

Addressees

• all businesses
• retail
• gyms
• personal care services
• retail food services industry

Functions reached

• OP telework downgraded to strongly encouraged
• SF 75%
• FC 75%
• SL 75%
• DR 50%/75%
• BA bar service restored
• BQ and MK 25%/50%

Collection

Pennsylvania PA

Operative words

Section 1 is amended by replacing the language in Section 1(A) with the following: All businesses are strongly encouraged to conduct their operations in whole or in part remotely through individual teleworking of their employees in the jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which they do business. Businesses choosing to conduct in-person business operations, must comply with this Order, including any subsequent amendments, and all guidance issued by the Wolf Administration, the Department, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.... Section 4... [in-person retail businesses] may operate at up to 75% of the maximum capacity stated on the applicable certificate of occupancy... Section 5... All gym and fitness facilities are permitted to continue indoor operations at up to 75% occupancy... Section 6... Personal care services, including spas, saunas, tattoo parlors, massage therapists, hair and nail salons and barbershops, may operate at up to 75% occupancy.... Section 7. A. Bar Service. Bar service is permitted so long as physical distancing, face covering, and other mitigation measures are employed... B. Restaurants & Private Catered Events... a. Limited to 50% of stated fire code maximum occupancy for indoor dining [75% with self-certification]... Section 9(A)... i. Indoor events and gatherings are limited to 25% of maximum occupancy. ii. Outdoor events and gatherings are limited to 50% of maximum occupancy.

Enforcement

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