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Exhibit	Instrument	Issuer	Jurisdiction	Issued	Quarters	Limitations	Grade
Ex. DUT-NY-005	N.Y. Public Health Law § 225 (Public Health and Health Planning Council; State Sanitary Code)Public health and health planning council; sanitary code	New York State Legislature (Public Health Law, article 2, title 2); Public Health and Health Planning Council with the Commissioner's approval	New YorkState		2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyFace-covering requirementVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-KS-009	K.S.A. 65-201, County boards of health; local health officers; review, amendment or revocation of local health officer orders; approval by board of county commissioners; civil action (text from March 25, 2021)65-201. County, city-county and multicounty units; local health officers; appointment, tenure, removal; laws applicable; review, amendment…	Kansas Legislature (K.S.A., Revisor of Statutes)	KansasState	June 9, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-AK-021	Health Mandate 015, Services by Health Care Providers (Apr. 15, 2020; revised May 19 and June 1, 2020) (cross-reference to Ex. AK-017; not re-saved)Health Mandate 015 (conditions on the resumption of routine and elective health care)	Governor Mike Dunleavy; Commissioner Adam Crum, DHSS; Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer	AlaskaState	Apr. 15, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4	Standing dutyFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-ND-004	N.D.C.C. 23-35-08, 23-35-09, 23-35-12, 23-35-13Boards of health - powers and duties; abatement and removal of nuisance, source of filth, and cause of sickness; local health officers…	Legislative Assembly of North Dakota (codified statute administered by the local boards of health and public health units)	North DakotaState	Sept. 29, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyBusiness closureFace-covering requirementQuarantine and isolationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-IA-016	Public Health COVID-19 Reopening Guidance (4/27/20)Iowa Department of Public Health, Public Health COVID-19 Reopening Guidance, April 27, 2020	Iowa Department of Public Health	IowaState	Apr. 27, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Standing dutyGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-SD-008	SDCL ch. 9-32, Sanitation and Health Measures (§§ 9-32-1 to 9-32-4)Municipal power for the promotion of health and the suppression of disease; city boards of health; inspection of food products and of…	South Dakota Legislature (codified statute conferring municipal powers)	South Dakota (every municipality)State	Sept. 29, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-WY-028	Laramie County Health Officer Public Health Order #10-2020 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-035)Order Requiring All Adults Within Laramie County, Wyoming, Including the City of Cheyenne, to Wear Face Coverings in Certain Places	Laramie County Health Officer Stanley E. Hartman, M.D., with the written authorization of State Health Officer Alexia Harrist	Laramie County, Wyoming (including the City of Cheyenne)County	Oct. 30, 2020	2020 Q4	Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-030	COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-1 (June 14, 2021) (library exhibit MA-054; cross-reference, not re-saved)Reissuance of fourteen public health emergency orders under the May 28, 2021 declaration (EMS continuity; long-term care control; face…	Commissioner of Public Health, with the authorization of the Public Health Council (June 9, 2021) and the approval of the Governor	MassachusettsState	June 14, 2021	2021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolation	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-002	Wis. Stat. § 252.03 (2019-20), Duties of local health officersDuties of local health officers: investigate and 'promptly take all measures necessary to prevent, suppress and control communicable…	Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute; executed by county and municipal local health officers)	WisconsinState		2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-016	ADH order of July 4, 2020 closing Brewski's Pub & Grub, Little Rock, as an imminent threat to public health (news report)KATV, 'Little Rock bar linked to cluster of infections didn't follow health rules, state says' (July 6, 2020)	Arkansas Department of Health (closure order) and Governor Asa Hutchinson (statement of July 6, 2020), as reported by KATV (Little Rock)	ArkansasState	July 6, 2020	2020 Q3	Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementOperating condition	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-PA-008	Agency FAQ (published PDF)Frequently Asked Questions: Order of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Directing Public Health Safety Measures for…	Pennsylvania Department of Health	PennsylvaniaState	Apr. 15, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4	Standing dutyCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-TX-020	Open Texas, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for All Employers (version archived May 12, 2020)Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for All Employers	Governor Greg Abbott (Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas) with the Texas Department of State Health Services	TexasState	May 12, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-029	Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Face Coverings to be Worn in Certain Settings (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit MA-050; cross-reference, not re-saved)DPH face-covering order for health care facilities and board-licensed practice locations, congregate care, shelters, houses of correction…	Commissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council and the Governor	MassachusettsState	May 28, 2021	2021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-018	Press release and letter, 'AG Knudsen Orders Dismissal of COVID Curfew Case Against Rocking R Bar in Gallatin County' (Gallatin City-County Board of Health and Health Officer Matt Kelley v. Rocking R Bar, Gallatin County Cause No. DV-20-1278B)AG Knudsen Orders Dismissal of COVID Curfew Case Against Rocking R Bar in Gallatin County	Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Montana Department of Justice (press release with the full text of the supervisory letter to Gallatin County Attorney Marty Lambert)	MontanaState	Jan. 14, 2021	2020 Q42021 Q1	Standing dutyBusiness closureCurfew and hoursStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-NE-025	Directed Health Measure Order 2020-SCHD-012 (cross-reference to Ex. NE-021; not re-saved)Directed Health Measure Order 2020-SCHD-012 (winter re-tightening): mandatory operating conditions	Nebraska DHHS, Chief Medical Officer / Director of Public Health Gary Anthone, M.D.	Nebraska (Sarpy and Cass Counties; the same text was issued for every district)State	Nov. 9, 2020	2020 Q4	Standing dutyCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-WY-020	COVID-19: Guidance for Restaurants, Bars, and Other Businesses from the Wyoming Department of Health (October 1, 2020)COVID-19: Guidance for Restaurants, Bars, and Other Businesses from the Wyoming Department of Health	Wyoming Department of Health	WyomingState	Oct. 1, 2020	2020 Q42021 Q1	Standing dutyCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-WY-031	Twenty-third Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order #1 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-050)Twenty-third Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order Regarding Child Care Facilities, K-12 Schools, Colleges…	Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist	WyomingState	Mar. 12, 2021	2021 Q1	Standing dutyFace-covering requirementSchools and child careOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-004	G.L. c. 111, s. 31Health regulations of boards of health; publication as notice to all persons; penalty	General Court (codified statute; powers exercised by municipal boards of health)	MassachusettsState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-NE-030	Lincoln-Lancaster County Directed Health Measures 2020-07 (cross-reference to Ex. NE-079; not re-saved)Directed Health Measures 2020-07: duties of establishment owners and of every entity maintaining premises open to the public	Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Interim Health Director Pat Lopez	Lincoln and Lancaster County, NebraskaCounty	July 17, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Standing dutyCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-WY-023	Third Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order #3 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-014)Third Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order: Temporary Closure of Nail Salons, Hair Salons, Barber Shops, Massage…	Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist	WyomingState	Apr. 28, 2020	2020 Q2	Standing dutyCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-WY-024	Fourth Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order #1 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-016)Fourth Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order Regarding Bars, Restaurants, Theaters, Gymnasiums, Child Care…	Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist	WyomingState	May 13, 2020	2020 Q2	Standing dutyCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-WY-025	Seventh Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order #1 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-020)Seventh Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order Regarding Bars, Restaurants, Theaters, Gymnasiums, Child Care…	Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist	WyomingState	June 29, 2020	2020 Q3	Standing dutyCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-WY-027	Ninth Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order #1 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-024)Ninth Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order Regarding Bars, Restaurants, Theaters, Gymnasiums, Child Care…	Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist	WyomingState	July 28, 2020	2020 Q3	Standing dutyCapacity limitFace-covering requirementSchools and child careOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-WY-029	Statewide Public Health Order #4 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-040)Statewide Public Health Order Requiring Face Coverings in Certain Places, With Exceptions	Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist	WyomingState	Dec. 7, 2020	2020 Q42021 Q1	Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-IA-008	Iowa Code ch. 137 (2021), including § 137.104 (Local boards of health - powers and duties) and § 137.117 (Penalties - criminal and civil)Iowa Code 2021, Chapter 137 - Local Boards of Health	Iowa General Assembly	IowaState	Jan. 1, 2021	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyGathering capFace-covering requirementStanding dutyOther	Primary source read

New York State Legislature (Public Health Law, article 2, title 2); Public Health and Health Planning Council with the Commissioner's approval, N.Y. Public Health Law § 225 (Public Health and Health Planning Council; State Sanitary Code) (standing) (Ex. DUT-NY-005)
Kansas Legislature (K.S.A., Revisor of Statutes), K.S.A. 65-201, County boards of health; local health officers; review, amendment or revocation of local health officer orders; approval by board of county commissioners; civil action (text from March 25, 2021) (standing) (Ex. DUT-KS-009)
Governor Mike Dunleavy; Commissioner Adam Crum, DHSS; Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer, Health Mandate 015, Services by Health Care Providers (Apr. 15, 2020; revised May 19 and June 1, 2020) (cross-reference to Ex. AK-017; not re-saved) (Ex. DUT-AK-021)
Legislative Assembly of North Dakota (codified statute administered by the local boards of health and public health units), N.D.C.C. 23-35-08, 23-35-09, 23-35-12, 23-35-13 (standing) (Ex. DUT-ND-004)
Iowa Department of Public Health, Public Health COVID-19 Reopening Guidance (4/27/20) (Apr. 27, 2020) (Ex. DUT-IA-016)
South Dakota Legislature (codified statute conferring municipal powers), SDCL ch. 9-32, Sanitation and Health Measures (§§ 9-32-1 to 9-32-4) (standing) (Ex. DUT-SD-008)
Laramie County Health Officer Stanley E. Hartman, M.D., with the written authorization of State Health Officer Alexia Harrist, Laramie County Health Officer Public Health Order #10-2020 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-035) (Oct. 30, 2020) (Ex. DUT-WY-028)
Commissioner of Public Health, with the authorization of the Public Health Council (June 9, 2021) and the approval of the Governor, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-1 (June 14, 2021) (library exhibit MA-054; cross-reference, not re-saved) (Ex. DUT-MA-030)
Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute; executed by county and municipal local health officers), Wis. Stat. § 252.03 (2019-20), Duties of local health officers (standing) (Ex. DUT-WI-002)
Arkansas Department of Health (closure order) and Governor Asa Hutchinson (statement of July 6, 2020), as reported by KATV (Little Rock), ADH order of July 4, 2020 closing Brewski's Pub & Grub, Little Rock, as an imminent threat to public health (news report) (July 6, 2020) (Ex. DUT-AR-016)
Pennsylvania Department of Health, Agency FAQ (published PDF) (Apr. 15, 2020) (Ex. DUT-PA-008)
Governor Greg Abbott (Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas) with the Texas Department of State Health Services, Open Texas, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for All Employers (version archived May 12, 2020) (Ex. DUT-TX-020)
Commissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council and the Governor, Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Face Coverings to be Worn in Certain Settings (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit MA-050; cross-reference, not re-saved) (Ex. DUT-MA-029)
Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Montana Department of Justice (press release with the full text of the supervisory letter to Gallatin County Attorney Marty Lambert), Press release and letter, 'AG Knudsen Orders Dismissal of COVID Curfew Case Against Rocking R Bar in Gallatin County' (Gallatin City-County Board of Health and Health Officer Matt Kelley v. Rocking R Bar, Gallatin County Cause No. DV-20-1278B) (Jan. 14, 2021) (Ex. DUT-MT-018)
Nebraska DHHS, Chief Medical Officer / Director of Public Health Gary Anthone, M.D, Directed Health Measure Order 2020-SCHD-012 (cross-reference to Ex. NE-021; not re-saved) (Nov. 9, 2020) (Ex. DUT-NE-025)
Wyoming Department of Health, COVID-19: Guidance for Restaurants, Bars, and Other Businesses from the Wyoming Department of Health (October 1, 2020) (Oct. 1, 2020) (Ex. DUT-WY-020)
Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist, Twenty-third Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order #1 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-050) (Mar. 12, 2021) (Ex. DUT-WY-031)
General Court (codified statute; powers exercised by municipal boards of health), G.L. c. 111, s. 31 (standing) (Ex. DUT-MA-004)
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Interim Health Director Pat Lopez, Lincoln-Lancaster County Directed Health Measures 2020-07 (cross-reference to Ex. NE-079; not re-saved) (July 17, 2020) (Ex. DUT-NE-030)
Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist, Third Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order #3 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-014) (Apr. 28, 2020) (Ex. DUT-WY-023)
Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist, Fourth Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order #1 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-016) (May 13, 2020) (Ex. DUT-WY-024)
Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist, Seventh Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order #1 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-020) (June 29, 2020) (Ex. DUT-WY-025)
Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist, Ninth Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order #1 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-024) (July 28, 2020) (Ex. DUT-WY-027)
Wyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia Harrist, Statewide Public Health Order #4 (cross-reference to Ex. WY-040) (Dec. 7, 2020) (Ex. DUT-WY-029)
Iowa General Assembly, Iowa Code ch. 137 (2021), including § 137.104 (Local boards of health - powers and duties) and § 137.117 (Penalties - criminal and civil) (standing) (Ex. DUT-IA-008)

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