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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-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. DUT-AR-009Ark. 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)ArkansasStateMar. 28, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-010Ark. 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)ArkansasStateMar. 28, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary 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-VT-01421 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)VermontStateJuly 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VT-01621 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)VermontStateJuly 1, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-LA-001La. 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)LouisianaStateJan. 1, 20252020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-KY-011KRS 338.991Penalties (KRS chapter 338)Kentucky General Assembly (KRS ch. 338)KentuckyStateJune 27, 20252020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-RI-002R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1-17Additional general powersRhode Island General Assembly (codified statute administered by the Director of Health)Rhode IslandStateJune 30, 20252020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-KS-001Substitute 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)KansasStateJuly 1, 20252020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-KS-002K.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, whenKansas Legislature (K.S.A., Revisor of Statutes)KansasStateJuly 1, 20252020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-RI-011R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-15-15Immunity from liability -- Compensation for death or injury of disaster response workersRhode Island General AssemblyRhode IslandStateJuly 2, 20252020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyHealth care ordersStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary 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. DUT-CT-005Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 31-367 (definitions), 31-369 (application), 31-370 (duties of employer and employee), 31-372 (adoption of federal standards), 31-382 (penalties)Chapter 571, Occupational Safety and Health (the CONN-OSHA Act)Connecticut General Assembly (Conn. Gen. Stat. chapter 571, Occupational Safety and Health); administered by CONN-OSHA, Connecticut Department of LaborConnecticutStateOct. 1, 20252020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-IL-01820 ILCS 3305/18 (Orders, Rules and Regulations)Filing of every gubernatorial order with the Secretary of State; during a declared disaster every order becomes effective immediately upon…Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act)IllinoisStateOct. 14, 20252020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read

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