We will be open : Berks County restaurants ordered to close for violating COVID dine-in restrictions remain defiant pottsmerc.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from pottsmerc.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Read Tarkowski s complete statement below:
The governor and Secretary of Health’s orders were issued pursuant to the authority granted to them under the law, and as such they have the force and effect of law. This authority extends to all local enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania. Local law enforcement received guidance on enforcement of the various COVID-19 orders in place from the Pennsylvania State Police through the PA Chiefs of Police Association. Local police departments have discretion whether to warn or cite a business for violations. Enforcement efforts include issuing citations and fines, and possibly undertaking regulatory actions for repeat offenders.
WASHINGTON, Pa. Restaurants are revolting against Gov. Tom Wolf’s order temporarily suspending indoor dining.
While many places in the region initially agreed to stop in-person dining in compliance with Wolf’s order last week halting indoor service until Jan. 4, countless local eateries announced Wednesday and Thursday they planned to fully reopen for the weekend.
Most posted Facebook messages to customers saying they could no longer weather the economic impact of offering only takeout meals, so they planned to reopen and adhere to previous COVID-19 guidelines from the state, including requiring servers and customers to wear masks.
Some of them shared or cited a video posted by Michael Passalacqua, owner of Angelo’s Restaurant near Washington, in which he questioned the ability of diners to contract COVID-19 while eating inside the restaurant.
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More than 150 Pennsylvania businesses were warned this week that they will be facing more serious repercussions for defying COVID-19 restrictions.
The restrictions close indoor dining, gyms and theaters until Jan. 4, but businesses already crippled by the pandemic say they can t afford to lose any more cash, and that they can safely stay open.
The state s Department of Agriculture on Wednesday implemented a new set of
enforcement actions for noncompliant restaurants, subjecting them to unannounced inspections, citations of up to $300 for each day they remain open and then if that doesn t work temporary closures. Failure to comply will result in enhanced penalties upon revisit and referral for criminal prosecution for obstructing the administration of law or other government functions, pursuant to the Pennsylvania crimes code, the Department of Agriculture said.
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