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Ex. LAW-31248 U.S.C. 731a-731d (2023 ed.)Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act provisions; constitution authorizationCongress of the United StatesUnited States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authorityJan. 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Legal authorityOtherPrimary source read
Ex. LAW-3148 U.S.C. 1182 (2023 ed.)Inadmissible aliens; (f) suspension of entry by PresidentCongress of the United StatesUnited States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authorityJan. 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Legal authorityOtherPrimary source read
Ex. LAW-31519 U.S.C. 131819 U.S.C. 1318Congress of the United StatesUnited States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authorityJan. 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Legal authorityOtherPrimary source read
Ex. LAW-31642 U.S.C. 5191 (2023 ed.)Stafford Act: procedure for emergency declarationCongress of the United StatesUnited States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authorityJan. 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Legal authorityOtherPrimary source read
Ex. LAW-35426 U.S.C. 3134 (2023 ed.)Employee retention credit for employers subject to closure due to COVID-19 (govinfo text; (f) governmental employers)Congress of the United StatesUnited States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authorityJan. 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Legal authorityOtherPrimary source read
Ex. LAW-35548 U.S.C. 731b (2023 ed.)Organization of a government pursuant to a constitution (Puerto Rico; 'in the nature of a compact')Congress of the United StatesUnited States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authorityJan. 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Legal authorityOtherPrimary source read
Ex. LAW-35648 U.S.C. 1422 (2023 ed.)Organic Act of Guam: Governor; executive powerCongress of the United StatesUnited States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authorityJan. 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Legal authorityOtherPrimary source read
Ex. LAW-35748 U.S.C. 159148 U.S.C. 1591Congress of the United StatesUnited States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authorityJan. 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Legal authorityOtherPrimary source read
Ex. LAW-36346 U.S.C. 70002 (2023 ed.)Ports and Waterways Safety Act: special powers to order vesselsCongress of the United StatesUnited States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authorityJan. 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Legal authorityOtherPrimary source read
Ex. LAW-36446 U.S.C. 70011 (2023 ed.)Ports and Waterways Safety Act: safety zones and other measuresCongress of the United StatesUnited States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authorityJan. 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Legal authorityOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-OR-016Along Came Trudy LLC v. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, 330 Or App 295, 543 P3d 751 (Jan. 24, 2024), rev den, 372 Or 588 (July 18, 2024) (A178679; OLCC21V003): judicial review affirming cancellation of a Lane County restaurant and event venue's liquor license for three violations of EO 20-66 (indoor dining while prohibited)Along Came Trudy LLC, dba Along Came Trudy, Petitioner, v. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, RespondentOregon Court of Appeals (Kamins, J., with Tookey, P.J., and Egan, J.); review denied by the Oregon Supreme CourtOregonCourtJan. 24, 20242020 Q42021 Q1Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-004Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-113, NuisancesArk. Code Ann. 20-7-113. Nuisances (Governor may require the Board to examine nuisances affecting life and health, declare public nuisances…General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1881, No. 85, secs. 8-9)ArkansasStateMar. 28, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-HEALTH-OTHER-029Methadone Take-Home Flexibilities Extension Guidance (Nov. 18, 2021)Methadone Take-Home Flexibilities Extension GuidanceSAMHSAUnited States (federal); Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationFederalNov. 18, 2021Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MN-018Snell v. Walz, No. A21-0626 (Minn. May 10, 2024), 6 N.W.3d 458Snell v. Walz (Snell II): the Emergency Management Act authorizes the declaration of a peacetime emergency in response to a pandemic; no…Supreme Court of Minnesota (Moore, III, J.; Anderson, J., concurring; Procaccini, J., took no part)MinnesotaCourtMay 10, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NC-017Kinsley v. Ace Speedway Racing, Ltd., No. 280PA22 (N.C. Aug. 23, 2024), affirming 284 N.C. App. 665 (2022)Opinion: the June 8, 2020 NCDHHS abatement order closing Ace Speedway as an 'imminent hazard' for hosting gatherings above the EO 141 limit…Supreme Court of North CarolinaNorth CarolinaCourtAug. 23, 2024Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-22-004CRRSA Concessions Rent Relief Grants as of 9/20/2024 (table by airport of CRRSA concessions funds granted, including joint-venture funds)CRRSA Concessions Rent Relief GrantsFederal Aviation Administration, Office of AirportsUnited States (Federal Aviation Administration)FederalSept. 20, 20242021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3OtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-22-005ARPA Concessions Rent Relief Grants as of 9/20/2024 (table by airport of small and large concession funds granted)ARPA Concessions Rent Relief GrantsFederal Aviation Administration, Office of AirportsUnited States (Federal Aviation Administration)FederalSept. 20, 20242021 Q22021 Q3OtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-OK-020Enrolled Senate Bill No. 672 (2025)An Act relating to emergency management; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 683.8 and 683.9...; prohibiting Governor from closing businesses…Oklahoma Legislature (Senate Bill 672, 1st Sess., 60th Leg.; enrolled)OklahomaStateApr. 21, 2025Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-OR-018Central Pastime, LLC v. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, 342 Or App 391 (Aug. 6, 2025) (A180094; OLCCV024): judicial review affirming a 72-day liquor-license suspension for failing to require employees and customers to wear face coverings on Dec. 2, 2020 (OHA July 24, 2020 guidance) and Mar. 27, 2021 (EO 20-66)In the Matter of the Full-On Premises Sales License Held By Central Pastime, LLC, dba Central Pastime, Petitioner, v. Oregon Liquor and…Oregon Court of Appeals (Shorr, P.J., with Pagan, J., and O'Connor, J.)OregonCourtAug. 6, 20252020 Q42021 Q1Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NC-019North Carolina Bar and Tavern Ass'n v. Stein, No. 126PA24 (N.C. Aug. 22, 2025), on review of 293 N.C. App. 402 (2024)Opinion: the Emergency Management Act 'grants the Governor the ability to impose significant restrictions or prohibitions on otherwise…Supreme Court of North CarolinaNorth CarolinaCourtAug. 22, 2025Standing dutyBusiness closureAlcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CT-003Conn. Gen. Stat. § 28-9 (Governor's powers in a civil preparedness or public health emergency; orders have the full force and effect of law) and § 28-22 (penalty)Chapter 517, Civil Preparedness and Emergency ServicesConnecticut General Assembly (Conn. Gen. Stat. chapter 517, Civil Preparedness and Emergency Services)ConnecticutStateOct. 1, 20252020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BAL-044Baltimore County Executive Orders index: titles of EO 2020-017 through 2021-029Executive Orders and Speeches (index): 2020-017 (incorporating 20-09-18-01); 2020-018 (incorporating 20-09-28-01); 2020-020 (incorporating…Baltimore County Government (Office of the County Executive), Executive Orders and Speeches indexBaltimore County, MarylandCountySept. 26, 2026OtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-11-093ATA Economics and Industry Data page (as of Sept. 26, 2026)Economics and Industry DataAmerican Trucking Associations (trade association; context only)United States (context)FederalSept. 26, 2026OtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-12-068Industries at a Glance: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: NAICS 54BLS Industries at a Glance, NAICS 54 (read Sept. 26, 2026)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnited StatesFederalSept. 26, 2026OtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-12-069Industries at a Glance: Information: NAICS 51BLS Industries at a Glance, NAICS 51 (rendered Sept. 26, 2026)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnited StatesFederalSept. 26, 2026OtherPrimary source read

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