Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police released data on actions taken against non-life-sustaining businesses that failed to comply with Governor Tom Wolf’s order closing their physical locations. Enforcement began on Monday, March 23, 2020.
On Thursday, Pennsylvania State Police issued a total of 21 warnings, bringing their week total to 78 warnings. No citations have been reported.
A total of four warnings have been reported in the troop coverage area that includes Ellwood City. The coverage area consists of Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer counties.
A map of counties covered by each troop is available on psp.pa.gov.
The governor has directed the following state agencies and local officials to enforce the closure orders to the full extent of the law:
- Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
- Department of Health
- Department of Agriculture
- Pennsylvania State Police
- Municipal Police
- Local officials, using their resources to enforce closure orders within their jurisdictions
The Wolf administration has provided all local law enforcement with enforcement guidance that mirrors PSP’s.
The current list of businesses classified as life-sustaining, resources for affected businesses, and information businesses to request a waiver/exemption are available from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
To report a noncompliant business, contact your local law enforcement agency’s non-emergency number. Please do not call 911 to file reports.
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