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PA Bill Number: HB2235

Title: Providing for regulation of the meat packing and food processing industry by creating facility health and safety committees in the workplace; ...

Description: Providing for regulation of the meat packing and food processing industry by creating facility health and safety committees in the workplace; ... ...

Last Action: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY

Last Action Date: Apr 25, 2024

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Pennsylvania: Blair County Sheriff suspends license to carry applications amid coronavirus concerns :: 03/20/2020

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Blair County Sheriff James Ott said Thursday he is suspending the processing of applications for license to carry permits to limit exposure of coronavirus in the Blair County Courthouse.

The order, effective 3:30 p.m. Thursday, is tentatively in place until April 6, barring any further spread or restrictions related to the virus.

"As a community leader, my primary responsibility is not only the safety of my employees but the community as a whole," Ott said in a statement. "With that being said, as your Sheriff I truly respect and honor your Constitutional Rights and Second Amendment.

"Given the current situation and potential risks involved the members of my office and I believe this decision is in the best interest to all involved."

Ott said anyone with questions can contact the Sheriff's Office at (814) 693-3100.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health said Thursday they have seen 185 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, with one death. None of the confirmed cases have been in Blair County, or any other county in the 6 News viewing area.

For more information regarding coronavirus in Pennsylvania, visit the Department of Health’s website by clicking here.

https://wjactv.com/news/coronavirus/blair-county-suspends-license-to-carry-applications-amid-coronavirus-concerns