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Ex. DUT-KS-009K.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)KansasStateJune 9, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TX-008DSHS News Release, 'Texas Health Commissioner Declares Public Health Disaster' (March 19, 2020)Texas Health Commissioner Declares Public Health Disaster: Calls on Texans to stay home and limit gatherings to 10 peopleTexas Department of State Health Services (DSHS); Commissioner John Hellerstedt, M.D.TexasStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeGathering capWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. NM-036Public Health Emergency Order of October 22, 2020 (retail 10 p.m. closing; rapid-response closures; certified-only indoor dining; State museums closed)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Acting Secretary of Health Billy J. JimenezNew MexicoStateOct. 22, 20202020 Q4Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. NM-010Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect; and Amending the March 23, 2020 Public Health Emergency Order Closing All Businesses and Non-Profit Entities Except for those Deemed Essential (Apr. 6, 2020)Amended closure order of April 6, 2020Secretary of Health Kathyleen M. KunkelNew MexicoStateApr. 6, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. NM-039Public Health Emergency Order of November 13, 2020 (the two-week 'reset')Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Acting Secretary of Health Billy J. JimenezNew MexicoStateNov. 13, 20202020 Q4Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careCurfew and hoursEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. NM-041Public Health Emergency Order of November 30, 2020 establishing the Red-Yellow-Green county-by-county frameworkPublic Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Acting Secretary of Health Billy J. JimenezNew MexicoStateNov. 30, 20202020 Q4Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. NM-012Public Health Emergency Order of April 30, 2020 amending the March 23, April 6 and April 11 closure ordersPublic Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Secretary of Health Kathyleen M. KunkelNew MexicoStateApr. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-002Va. Code Title 32.1, Chapter 2 (sections 32.1-35 to 32.1-73.x), including Article 3 Disease Control (sections 32.1-42 Emergency rules and regulations; 32.1-43 Authority of State Health Commissioner to require quarantine, etc.; 32.1-48 Powers of Commissioner in epidemic) and Article 3.01 Isolation and Quarantine of Persons with Communicable Diseases of Public Health Threat (sections 32.1-48.05 to 32.1-48.017)Code of Virginia, Title 32.1 Health, Chapter 2 Disease Prevention and Control (full chapter text)General Assembly of Virginia (Code of Virginia, Title 32.1, Chapter 2, Disease Prevention and Control)VirginiaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. NM-016Public Health Emergency Order of May 15, 2020 (Phase 1 reopening; universal face coverings)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Secretary of Health Kathyleen M. KunkelNew MexicoStateMay 15, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. NM-040Amended Public Health Emergency Order of November 18, 2020 (reset tightened; big-box retail closed; animal grooming barred)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Acting Secretary of Health Billy J. JimenezNew MexicoStateNov. 18, 20202020 Q4Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careCurfew and hoursWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. NM-054Public Health Emergency Order of April 28, 2021 (Red-Yellow-Green-Turquoise framework with vaccination metric)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Secretary of Health Tracie C. Collins, M.D.New MexicoStateApr. 28, 20212021 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. NM-056Public Health Emergency Order of May 14, 2021 (fully vaccinated persons relieved of the mask requirement except where CDC recommends)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Secretary of Health Tracie C. Collins, M.D.New MexicoStateMay 14, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. NM-057Public Health Emergency Order of June 2, 2021 (county framework through June 30, 2021)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Secretary of Health Tracie C. Collins, M.D.New MexicoStateJune 2, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary 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. CA-017State Public Health Officer Order of August 28, 2020 (Blueprint for a Safer Economy)Statewide Public Health Officer Order, August 28, 2020: California's Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to…Acting State Public Health Officer Erica S. PanCaliforniaStateAug. 28, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. CA-029State Public Health Officer Order of June 11, 2021 (Beyond the Blueprint)Order of the State Public Health Officer: Beyond BlueprintState Public Health Officer Tomas J. AragonCaliforniaStateJune 11, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careEvents and venuesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CO-010Frequently Asked Questions: Enforcement of Public Health Orders (revised Mar. 31, 2020)Frequently Asked Questions: Enforcement of Public Health OrdersColorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (Department of Law)ColoradoStateMar. 31, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capStanding 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. NE-008Directed Health Measure Order 2020-009Directed Health Measure Order 2020-009 (statewide)Nebraska DHHS, Gary Anthone, M.D., Chief Medical Officer / Director of Public HealthNebraska (all 93 counties)StateApr. 3, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capSchools and child careHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. NM-011Amended Public Health Emergency Order of April 11, 2020 (houses of worship)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Secretary of Health Kathyleen M. KunkelNew MexicoStateApr. 11, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. NM-026Public Health Emergency Order of July 13, 2020 (indoor dining closed; parks residents only; masks while exercising)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Secretary of Health Kathyleen M. KunkelNew MexicoStateJuly 13, 20202020 Q3Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. FL-035DOH Public Health Advisory (In re: Updated Measures to Ensure Protection of Public Health in Response to COVID-19)Public Health Advisory: wearing face coverings; vulnerable populations; gatheringsState Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees, M.D.FloridaStateJune 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Stay-at-homeGathering capFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. WY-005Statewide Public Health Order #2Statewide Public Health Order Forbidding Gatherings of Ten (10) People or MoreWyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia HarristWyomingStateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Gathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. WY-013Third Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order #2Third Continuation, and Modification, of Statewide Public Health Order Forbidding Gatherings of Ten (10) People or MoreWyoming Department of Health, State Health Officer Alexia HarristWyomingStateApr. 28, 20202020 Q2Gathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-RIV-030State Public Health Officer Order for San Bernardino County, July 2, 2020State Public Health Officer Order for San Bernardino County (closing bars and indoor operations of listed sectors)State Public Health Officer and Director Sonia Y. Angell, M.D., MPH, California Department of Public HealthCalifornia (order addressed to San Bernardino County)StateJuly 2, 20202020 Q3Business closureCapacity limitAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read