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Ex. MD-076Governor's release (June 15, 2021): Governor Hogan Announces End of COVID-19 State of Emergency; Emergency Mandates and Restrictions to End July 1, Followed By 45-Day Administrative Grace PeriodGovernor Hogan Announces End of COVID-19 State of EmergencyOffice of Governor Larry Hogan (press release)MarylandStateJune 15, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-005MDOT MTA 'COVID-19 and MDOT MTA' page as captured July 12, 2021: 'Masks are required to be on for the duration of your ride on transit'; temporary strategic service reductions to MARC Train and Commuter Bus continuing; Transit Store temperature checks and seven-customer capacity limit; Reduced Fare Certification Office by appointment, ten-customer limitCOVID-19 and MDOT MTA - How To Ride; Status of Transit Service (masks required for the duration of the ride; MARC and Commuter Bus…Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA)MarylandStateJuly 12, 20212021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-016MOSH Standards Notice 21-1 (adopting COMAR 09.12.29, Emergency Temporary Standards, published 48:18 Md. R. [21-121-E], August 27, 2021)COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (COVID ETS)Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), Division of Labor and Industry, Maryland Department of Labor (Acting Assistant Commissioner Michael A. Penn)MarylandStateAug. 27, 20212021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-020MOSH Instruction 21-1MOSH COVID-19 Pandemic Field Enforcement GuidelinesMaryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), Division of Labor and Industry, Maryland Department of LaborMarylandStateAug. 27, 20212021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-B-056MDH Order No. 2021-08-18-01, Amended Vaccination Matters Order (hospital staff)Amended Vaccination Matters Order: hospital personnel to receive a first dose by September 1, 2021 or be tested regularlyMaryland Department of Health (Secretary Dennis R. Schrader)MarylandStateAug. 18, 20212021 Q3Health care ordersVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-B-057MDH Order No. 2021-08-18-02, Amended Nursing Home Matters OrderAmended Nursing Home Matters Order: nursing home staff vaccination (first dose by September 1, 2021) or regular testingMaryland Department of Health (Secretary Dennis R. Schrader)MarylandStateAug. 18, 20212021 Q3Health care ordersVaccination or testingConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. ECO-B-140Vaccination protocols for State employees in 48 facilities (Department of Health and Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services) announced August 5, 2021, effective September 1, 2021Maryland state employees in 48 congregate facilities: vaccination or weekly testing and masksGovernor Larry HoganMarylandStateAug. 5, 20212021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MD-077Governor's release (Aug. 5, 2021): Governor Hogan Announces New Vaccination Protocols for State EmployeesGovernor Hogan Announces New Vaccination Protocols for State EmployeesOffice of Governor Larry Hogan (press release)MarylandStateAug. 5, 20212021 Q3Vaccination or testingConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-04-065Governor's Aug. 18, 2021 vaccination protocols for nursing home and hospital staff (as reported by WBOC)Hogan Institutes Stricter Vaccine Protocols for Workers at Md. Nursing Homes, HospitalsGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr. (announcement); Maryland Department of Health (implementing order)MarylandStateAug. 18, 20212021 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. ECO-B-148State Board of Education emergency regulation requiring face coverings in public schoolsMaryland school mask requirement, 2021-22 (ended March 1, 2022)Maryland State Board of Education (emergency regulation COMAR 13A.01.07, adopted Aug. 26, 2021; approved by AELR Committee Sept. 14, 2021)MarylandStateAug. 26, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-001StatuteSecretary's duty to adopt rules and regulations to prevent the spread of infectious or contagious disease and to act to prevent its spreadMaryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland, Health-General Article, Title 18, Subtitle 1)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-002StatuteDuty of county health officer to investigate and act immediately to prevent the spread of infectious or contagious diseaseMaryland General Assembly (Health-General Article, Title 18, Subtitle 2)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-003StatuteSecretary's orders in a catastrophic health emergency: evaluation and treatment, isolation and quarantine of individuals and groups…Maryland General Assembly (Health-General Article, Title 18, Subtitle 9, Catastrophic Health Emergencies)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-004StatuteOffense of knowing and willful failure to comply with a Secretary's order, regulation or directive; civil penalties and licensing discipline…Maryland General Assembly (Health-General Article, Title 18, Subtitle 9)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding 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-MD-006StatuteOffense of violating an order, rule or regulation issued under the Emergency Management subtitle; two-tier misdemeanor penaltyMaryland General Assembly (Public Safety Article, Title 14, Subtitle 1)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-007StatuteGovernor's orders in a catastrophic health emergency: seizure and rationing, medical examination, testing and vaccination, isolation and…Maryland General Assembly (Public Safety Article, Title 14, Subtitle 3A, Catastrophic Health Emergencies)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capHealth care ordersVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-008StatuteOffense of knowing and willful failure to comply with an order, requirement or directive issued in a catastrophic health emergency…Maryland General Assembly (Public Safety Article, Title 14, Subtitle 3A)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-010StatuteEmployer's duty to provide employment and a place of employment that are safe and healthful and free from each recognized hazard, and to…Maryland General Assembly (Labor and Employment Article, Title 5, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-011StatuteMandatory civil penalty for serious violations of the MOSH Act, orders and regulations; discretionary penalties for willful, repeated…Maryland General Assembly (Labor and Employment Article, Title 5, Subtitle 8)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-012StatuteMaximum and minimum civil penalties under the MOSH Act and the factors the Commissioner weighs, including 'the good faith of the employer'…Maryland General Assembly (Labor and Employment Article, Title 5, Subtitle 8)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-019MOSH Fact Sheet (April 2020)COVID-19 Facemasks vs. Respirators: Understanding the DifferenceMaryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), Division of Labor and Industry, Maryland Department of LaborMarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read