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Ex. DUT-MT-005Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-118Powers and duties of local health officersMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 2)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capEvents and venuesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-007Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-124Penalties for violationsMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 2)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-029Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116 (Powers and duties of local boards of health) (cross-reference to Ex. MT-073)Powers and duties of local boards of health, including the 2021 limits of subsection (5) and the enforcement saving clause of subsection (7)Montana Legislature (Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116, as amended by Ch. 324 and Ch. 408, L. 2021 (HB 121, approved Apr. 16, 2021; HB 257, approved May 7, 2021))MontanaStateApr. 16, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MT-073Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116, Powers and duties of local boards of health, as amended in 2021 (HB 121: governing-body control of emergency health orders; HB 257: local rules may not compel businesses to deny customer access)Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116. Powers and duties of local boards of health (MCA 2025 text with 2021 amendments)Montana Legislature (67th): HB 121 (approved Apr. 16, 2021) and HB 257 (approved May 7, 2021 after an amendatory veto); codified at Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116(4)-(9) (amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 324, L. 2021; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 408, L. 2021)MontanaStateMay 7, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Events and venuesVaccination or testingOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-030Mont. Code Ann. 49-2-312 (cross-reference to Ex. MT-072)Discrimination based on vaccination status or possession of immunity passport prohibited -- definitionsMontana Legislature (67th), House Bill 702, Ch. 418, L. 2021, approved May 7, 2021MontanaStateMay 7, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MT-072House Bill 702 (2021), An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on a Person's Vaccination Status or Possession of an Immunity Passport, codified at Mont. Code Ann. 49-2-312Mont. Code Ann. 49-2-312. Discrimination based on vaccination status or possession of immunity passport prohibited -- definitions (En. Sec.…Montana Legislature (67th), HB 702, approved by Governor Gianforte May 7, 2021; 2021 Mont. Laws ch. 418MontanaStateMay 7, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-01-081House Bill 702 (2021)An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on a Person's Vaccination Status or Possession of an Immunity PassportMontana Legislature (Governor Greg Gianforte signed)MontanaStateMay 7, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-27-014House Bill 702 (2021), An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on a Person's Vaccination Status or Possession of an Immunity Passport, codified as Mont. Code Ann. sec. 49-2-312Unlawful discriminatory practice for a person or governmental entity to refuse services, goods, facilities, educational opportunities or…Montana Legislature (House Bill 702, 67th Legislature), approved by Governor GianforteMontanaStateMay 7, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MT-061Memorandum of the Chief Justice, May 17, 2021: Updated Judicial Branch Covid-19 ProtocolsUpdated Judicial Branch Covid-19 Protocols, May 17, 2021Chief Justice Mike McGrath, Supreme Court of MontanaMontana (statewide judiciary)CourtMay 17, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. MT-022Executive Order No. 10-2021Executive Order Rescinding State of EmergencyGovernor Greg GianforteMontanaStateJune 30, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. MT-041Supervisory Memorandum and Order Rescinding Proclamation (branch closure Proclamations of Mar. 13, 2020 and Jan. 15, 2021)Supervisory Memorandum to Montana State-Chartered Banks and Credit Unions: Proclamation Rescinded; Order Rescinding ProclamationMontana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions, Commissioner Melanie G. HallMontanaSector regulatorJuly 12, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MT-071DPHHS letter to providers: scope of the HB 702 Section 2 exemption for licensed nursing homes, long-term care and assisted living facilitiesDear Providers letter of July 28, 2021 (HB 702; CMS and CDC regulations or guidance)Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Director's Office (Adam Meier, Director)MontanaSector regulatorJuly 28, 20212021 Q3Health care ordersVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. MT-042Temporary Emergency Rule I, MAR Notice No. 37-960 (Notice of Adoption of Temporary Emergency Rule)In the matter of the adoption of Temporary Emergency Rule I to allow students and/or their parents or guardians the ability to opt-out of…Montana Department of Public Health and Human ServicesMontanaStateAug. 31, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-019Stand Up Montana v. Missoula County Public Schools, 2023 MT 240, No. DA 23-0046 (Mont. Dec. 12, 2023)Opinion affirming summary judgment for the Missoula County school districts on the substantive due process challenge to their 2021-22 mask…Supreme Court of Montana (Gustafson, J.)MontanaCourtDec. 12, 2023Standing dutyFace-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-001Mont. Code Ann. 50-1-202General powers and duties (Department of Public Health and Human Services)Montana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 1)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-002Mont. Code Ann. 50-1-203Public health inspectionsMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 1)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-003Mont. Code Ann. 50-1-204Quarantine and isolation measuresMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 1)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-004Mont. Code Ann. 50-1-103Enforcement of public health lawsMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 1)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-006Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-123Compliance order authorizedMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 2)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-008Mont. Code Ann. 10-3-104General authority of governorMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 10, ch. 3)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-009Mont. Code Ann. 10-3-103Definitions ('disaster' includes 'outbreak of disease'; 'emergency')Montana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 10, ch. 3)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-010Mont. Code Ann. 50-71-201Employer to provide safe workplace and to purchase, furnish, and require use of health and safety items -- safe practicesMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 71)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-011Mont. Code Ann. 50-71-202Employer to provide and maintain safe place of employmentMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 71)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-012Mont. Code Ann. 39-71-1504Safety programs -- educational activitiesMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 39, ch. 71, part 15, Montana Safety Culture Act)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-017Mont. Code Ann. 50-50-105Diseased person not to handle foodMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 50, Food Establishments)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read

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