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Exhibit	Instrument	Issuer	Jurisdiction	Issued	Quarters	Limitations	Grade
Ex. LAW-311	26 U.S.C. 7871 (2023 ed.)Indian tribal governments treated as States for certain purposes	Congress of the United States	United States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authority	Jan. 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Legal authorityOther	Primary source read
Ex. LAW-312	48 U.S.C. 731a-731d (2023 ed.)Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act provisions; constitution authorization	Congress of the United States	United States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authority	Jan. 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Legal authorityOther	Primary source read
Ex. LAW-314	8 U.S.C. 1182 (2023 ed.)Inadmissible aliens; (f) suspension of entry by President	Congress of the United States	United States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authority	Jan. 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Legal authorityOther	Primary source read
Ex. LAW-315	19 U.S.C. 131819 U.S.C. 1318	Congress of the United States	United States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authority	Jan. 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Legal authorityOther	Primary source read
Ex. LAW-316	42 U.S.C. 5191 (2023 ed.)Stafford Act: procedure for emergency declaration	Congress of the United States	United States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authority	Jan. 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Legal authorityOther	Primary source read
Ex. LAW-354	26 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 States	United States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authority	Jan. 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Legal authorityOther	Primary source read
Ex. LAW-355	48 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 States	United States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authority	Jan. 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Legal authorityOther	Primary source read
Ex. LAW-356	48 U.S.C. 1422 (2023 ed.)Organic Act of Guam: Governor; executive power	Congress of the United States	United States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authority	Jan. 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Legal authorityOther	Primary source read
Ex. LAW-357	48 U.S.C. 159148 U.S.C. 1591	Congress of the United States	United States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authority	Jan. 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Legal authorityOther	Primary source read
Ex. LAW-363	46 U.S.C. 70002 (2023 ed.)Ports and Waterways Safety Act: special powers to order vessels	Congress of the United States	United States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authority	Jan. 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Legal authorityOther	Primary source read
Ex. LAW-364	46 U.S.C. 70011 (2023 ed.)Ports and Waterways Safety Act: safety zones and other measures	Congress of the United States	United States or State (legal authority; see citation)Legal authority	Jan. 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Legal authorityOther	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-OR-016	Along 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, Respondent	Oregon Court of Appeals (Kamins, J., with Tookey, P.J., and Egan, J.); review denied by the Oregon Supreme Court	OregonCourt	Jan. 24, 2024	2020 Q42021 Q1	Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementOther	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-004	Ark. 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)	ArkansasState	Mar. 28, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOther	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-009	Ark. Code Ann. 11-2-102, Definitions ('employer'; 'safe' or 'safety')Ark. Code Ann. 11-2-102. Definitions (employer includes every person having control or custody of any employment, place of employment or…	General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1937, No. 161, secs. 1, 9)	ArkansasState	Mar. 28, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-010	Ark. Code Ann. 11-2-104, PenaltiesArk. Code Ann. 11-2-104. Penalties (misdemeanor for an employer or owner violating the subchapter or any lawful order of the Director of the…	General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1937, No. 161, sec. 21)	ArkansasState	Mar. 28, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-MN-018	Snell 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)	MinnesotaCourt	May 10, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationOther	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-VT-014	21 V.S.A. sec. 223 (Duties)Duties of employers and employees (Vermont general duty clause)	Vermont General Assembly (Title 21, chapter 3, subchapter 5, Occupational Safety and Health: the VOSHA Code)	VermontState	July 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-VT-016	21 V.S.A. sec. 224 (Rules and standards)Rules and standards (adoption of VOSHA Code standards)	Vermont General Assembly (Title 21, chapter 3, subchapter 5)	VermontState	July 1, 2024	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-LA-001	La. R.S. 40:4 (Sanitary Code)Sanitary Code: the state health officer shall prepare, promulgate and enforce the Sanitary Code, which shall provide for and require control…	Louisiana Legislature (codified in the Louisiana Revised Statutes)	LouisianaState	Jan. 1, 2025	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-KY-011	KRS 338.991Penalties (KRS chapter 338)	Kentucky General Assembly (KRS ch. 338)	KentuckyState	June 27, 2025	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-RI-002	R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1-17Additional general powers	Rhode Island General Assembly (codified statute administered by the Director of Health)	Rhode IslandState	June 30, 2025	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyStanding dutyOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-KS-001	Substitute for Senate Bill No. 29 (2025), enrolled bill amending K.S.A. 65-101, 65-119 and 65-129b (the struck text is the statute as it stood throughout 2020-2021)AN ACT concerning public health; removing the authorization for a county or joint board of health or local health officer to prohibit public…	Kansas Legislature (enrolled Substitute for Senate Bill No. 29, 2025 Session; L. 2025, ch. 115)	KansasState	July 1, 2025	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding duty	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-KS-002	K.S.A. 65-119, Duties of local boards of health and local health officers; contagious diseases (current text, as amended L. 2025, ch. 115, § 2)65-119. Duties of local boards of health and health officers; contagious diseases; confidentiality of information; disclosure, when	Kansas Legislature (K.S.A., Revisor of Statutes)	KansasState	July 1, 2025	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-RI-011	R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-15-15Immunity from liability -- Compensation for death or injury of disaster response workers	Rhode Island General Assembly	Rhode IslandState	July 2, 2025	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyHealth care ordersStanding dutyOperating condition	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-OR-018	Central 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.)	OregonCourt	Aug. 6, 2025	2020 Q42021 Q1	Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOther	Primary source read

Congress of the United States, 26 U.S.C. 7871 (2023 ed.) (Jan. 1, 2024) (Ex. LAW-311)
Congress of the United States, 48 U.S.C. 731a-731d (2023 ed.) (Jan. 1, 2024) (Ex. LAW-312)
Congress of the United States, 8 U.S.C. 1182 (2023 ed.) (Jan. 1, 2024) (Ex. LAW-314)
Congress of the United States, 19 U.S.C. 1318 (Jan. 1, 2024) (Ex. LAW-315)
Congress of the United States, 42 U.S.C. 5191 (2023 ed.) (Jan. 1, 2024) (Ex. LAW-316)
Congress of the United States, 26 U.S.C. 3134 (2023 ed.) (Jan. 1, 2024) (Ex. LAW-354)
Congress of the United States, 48 U.S.C. 731b (2023 ed.) (Jan. 1, 2024) (Ex. LAW-355)
Congress of the United States, 48 U.S.C. 1422 (2023 ed.) (Jan. 1, 2024) (Ex. LAW-356)
Congress of the United States, 48 U.S.C. 1591 (Jan. 1, 2024) (Ex. LAW-357)
Congress of the United States, 46 U.S.C. 70002 (2023 ed.) (Jan. 1, 2024) (Ex. LAW-363)
Congress of the United States, 46 U.S.C. 70011 (2023 ed.) (Jan. 1, 2024) (Ex. LAW-364)
Oregon Court of Appeals (Kamins, J., with Tookey, P.J., and Egan, J.); review denied by the Oregon Supreme Court, Along 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) (Ex. DUT-OR-016)
General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1881, No. 85, secs. 8-9), Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-113, Nuisances (standing) (Ex. DUT-AR-004)
General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1937, No. 161, secs. 1, 9), Ark. Code Ann. 11-2-102, Definitions ('employer'; 'safe' or 'safety') (standing) (Ex. DUT-AR-009)
General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1937, No. 161, sec. 21), Ark. Code Ann. 11-2-104, Penalties (standing) (Ex. DUT-AR-010)
Supreme Court of Minnesota (Moore, III, J.; Anderson, J., concurring; Procaccini, J., took no part), Snell v. Walz, No. A21-0626 (Minn. May 10, 2024), 6 N.W.3d 458 (standing) (Ex. DUT-MN-018)
Vermont General Assembly (Title 21, chapter 3, subchapter 5, Occupational Safety and Health: the VOSHA Code), 21 V.S.A. sec. 223 (Duties) (standing) (Ex. DUT-VT-014)
Vermont General Assembly (Title 21, chapter 3, subchapter 5), 21 V.S.A. sec. 224 (Rules and standards) (standing) (Ex. DUT-VT-016)
Louisiana Legislature (codified in the Louisiana Revised Statutes), La. R.S. 40:4 (Sanitary Code) (standing) (Ex. DUT-LA-001)
Kentucky General Assembly (KRS ch. 338), KRS 338.991 (standing) (Ex. DUT-KY-011)
Rhode Island General Assembly (codified statute administered by the Director of Health), R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1-17 (standing) (Ex. DUT-RI-002)
Kansas Legislature (enrolled Substitute for Senate Bill No. 29, 2025 Session; L. 2025, ch. 115), Substitute for Senate Bill No. 29 (2025), enrolled bill amending K.S.A. 65-101, 65-119 and 65-129b (the struck text is the statute as it stood throughout 2020-2021) (standing) (Ex. DUT-KS-001)
Kansas Legislature (K.S.A., Revisor of Statutes), K.S.A. 65-119, Duties of local boards of health and local health officers; contagious diseases (current text, as amended L. 2025, ch. 115, § 2) (standing) (Ex. DUT-KS-002)
Rhode Island General Assembly, R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-15-15 (standing) (Ex. DUT-RI-011)
Oregon Court of Appeals (Shorr, P.J., with Pagan, J., and O'Connor, J.), Central 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) (Ex. DUT-OR-018)

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