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Ex. DUT-AR-005Ark. Code Ann. 12-75-114, Governor -- Disaster emergency responsibilitiesArk. Code Ann. 12-75-114. Governor -- Disaster emergency responsibilities (executive orders, proclamations and regulations have the force…General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1973, No. 511, sec. 8; Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973)ArkansasStateMar. 19, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationCapacity limitTravel and quarantineAlcohol and barsStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-ME-00437-B M.R.S. secs. 703 (definitions), 741(3)(H) (delegation), 742 (emergency proclamation; Governor's powers; sec. 742(1)(C)(2), (5), (8), (12), (13) and (1)(E)), 743 (termination), 786 (enforcement; Class E crime; arrest), 822 (compliance-conditioned immunity), 827 (aid in emergency; Class E crime), 829 (duty of agencies to execute and enforce orders), 834 (inconsistent laws suspended)Title 37-B, Chapter 13: Maine Emergency Management Agency (Maine Revised Statutes, chapter compilation generated October 20, 2025)Maine Legislature (37-B M.R.S. chapter 13, Maine Emergency Management Agency; Governor's emergency powers)MaineStateMar. 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-LA-007La. R.S. 29:766 (declaration of a state of public health emergency; emergency powers of the governor)Louisiana Health Emergency Powers Act: declaration of a state of public health emergency by executive order or proclamation, to be…Louisiana Legislature (codified in the Louisiana Revised Statutes)LouisianaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeCapacity limitTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-005StatuteGovernor's declaration of a state of emergency and emergency powers, including suspension of statutes and control of ingress, egress…Maryland General Assembly (Public Safety Article, Title 14, Subtitle 1, Emergency Management)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-RI-008R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-15-9Governor's responsibilities relating to disaster emergenciesRhode Island General Assembly (powers vested in the Governor; duties imposed on State health authorities and local code enforcement officials)Rhode IslandStateJuly 6, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TN-006Tenn. Code Ann. sec. 58-2-107Emergency management powers of the governorTennessee General Assembly (codified statute); exercised by the GovernorTennesseeState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-IA-005Iowa Code ch. 29C (2021), including § 29C.6 (Proclamation of disaster emergency by governor) and § 29C.18 (Enforcement duties)Iowa Code 2021, Chapter 29C - Emergency Management and SecurityIowa General AssemblyIowaStateJan. 1, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureTravel and quarantineStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MI-010MCL 30.405, Powers of governor upon declaration of state of disaster or emergency; willful disobedience a misdemeanorEmergency Management Act sec. 5: control of ingress, egress and 'the occupancy of premises'; misdemeanor for willful disobedience of a…Michigan Legislature (Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390)MichiganStateDec. 30, 19762020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SD-006SDCL ch. 34-48A, Emergency Management (§§ 34-48A-1, 34-48A-2, 34-48A-5, 34-48A-9, 34-48A-49)Emergency Management: Governor's authority in time of disaster or emergency, including control of the movement of persons and the occupancy…South Dakota Legislature (codified statute administered by the Governor and the Department of Public Safety)South DakotaStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WV-008W. Va. Code ch. 15, art. 5 (whole article), §§ 15-5-2, 15-5-6, 15-5-17 and 15-5-18 relied onEmergency Management Act: definition of 'disaster' (including 'epidemic'); proclamation of a state of emergency and additional powers of the…West Virginia Legislature (codified statute)West VirginiaStateFeb. 23, 20232020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineStanding 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-NE-008Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-829.40 (cross-reference to Ex. NE-100; not re-saved)Emergency Management Act; Governor; powers and dutiesNebraska LegislatureNebraskaStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-UT-009Utah Code section 53-2a-204Authority of governor -- Federal assistance -- Fraud or willful misstatement in application for financial assistance -- PenaltyUtah Legislature (Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 2a, Part 2; version effective June 25, 2020)UtahStateJune 25, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AL-004Ala. Code ch. 22-12 (Quarantine)Quarantine: enforcement by the State, counties and municipalities; State authority paramount; proclamation of quarantine by the Governor or…Legislature of Alabama (Code of Alabama 1975, Title 22, chapter 12)AlabamaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureTravel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-ID-008Idaho Code section 46-1008 (text as in force March 2020 through May 9, 2021)The governor and disaster emergencies: force and effect of law; powers during a disaster emergencyIdaho Legislature (Idaho Code tit. 46, ch. 10, State Disaster Preparedness Act)IdahoStateJuly 1, 20162020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TX-011Tex. Gov't Code §§ 418.018(c) and 418.108(g)Movement of People; Declaration of Local Disaster (control of movement of persons and occupancy of premises)Texas Legislature (Government Code ch. 418)TexasStateSept. 1, 19872020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AK-016Alaska Essential Services and Critical Workforce Infrastructure Order (formerly Health Mandate 010 Attachment A), issued Mar. 27, 2020, amended Apr. 10 and May 5, 2020, secs. II.c-d, III, IV and V (cross-reference to Ex. AK-021; not re-saved)Alaska Essential Services and Critical Workforce Infrastructure Order: mandatory closures; exemptions; social distancing requirements…Governor Mike Dunleavy; Commissioner Adam Crum, DHSS; Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical OfficerAlaskaStateMay 5, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyBusiness closureTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AK-020COVID-19 Outbreak Health Order No. 5, Critical Infrastructure (Nov. 15, 2020; effective Nov. 16, 2020) (cross-reference to Ex. AK-037; not re-saved)Outbreak Health Order No. 5, Critical Infrastructure (Community/Workforce Protective Plans; seafood appendices)Governor Mike Dunleavy; Commissioner Adam Crum, DHSS; Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical OfficerAlaskaStateNov. 15, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Standing dutyTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesSupply chainOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-026COVID-19 Order No. 48 (Aug. 18, 2020) (library exhibit MA-028; cross-reference, not re-saved)Order Amending the Administration of Penalties Issued Pursuant to Certain COVID-19 OrdersGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateAug. 18, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-020State of Montana Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions, updated April 14, 2020, 10:30 a.m.Coronavirus FAQs (General Questions on Directive; Social Distancing Requirements for Essential Businesses; Travel and Quarantine; Essential…State of Montana, State Emergency Operations Center, Joint Information Center (JIC) (Office of the Governor; hosted at covid19.mt.gov)MontanaStateApr. 14, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-021Stay at Home Directive (Directive Implementing Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 providing measures to stay at home and designating certain essential functions) (cross-reference to Ex. MT-009)Stay at Home Directive, secs. 1, 2, 12 and II (operating conditions and enforcement clause)Governor Steve BullockMontanaStateMar. 26, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-ME-011Order on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Bayley's Campground, Inc. v. Mills, No. 2:20-cv-00176-LEW, ECF No. 20 (D. Me. May 29, 2020), reported at 463 F. Supp. 3d 22Bayley's Campground, Inc. v. Mills: order refusing preliminary injunction against the 14-day self-quarantine requirement of Executive Order…Hon. Lance E. Walker, U.S. District JudgeUnited States District Court for the District of MaineCourtMay 29, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyTravel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-GA-005Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 511-9-1-.01 to 511-9-1-.05Isolation and Quarantine (Scope and Purpose; Definitions; Public Health Control Measures; Powers of the County Boards of Health to Implement…Georgia Department of Public Health (rules filed with the Secretary of State; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 511-9-1)GeorgiaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-GA-018ACCG, State Laws Impacting Georgia Counties during the 2020 Public Health Emergency (Mar. 16, 2020; updated Mar. 17, 2020)State Laws Impacting Georgia Counties during the 2020 Public Health EmergencyAssociation County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), the statewide association of Georgia's 159 county governmentsGeorgiaStateMar. 17, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyBusiness closureTravel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-RI-020Phase II: General Business/Organization GuidelinesPhase II: General Business/Organization Guidelines (Reopening RI)State of Rhode Island, Reopening RI (with the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Department of Business Regulation)Rhode IslandStateMay 28, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read