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Ex. MET-SAC-039Directive of the El Dorado County Public Health Officer Clarifying the Governor's March 19 'Stay at Home Order' as It Pertains to the Use of Lodging Facilities in El Dorado County, Mar. 24, 2020Directive of the El Dorado County Public Health Officer Clarifying the Governor's March 19 "Stay at Home Order" as It Pertains to the Use of…El Dorado County Public Health Officer (Nancy Williams, MD, MPH)El Dorado County, CaliforniaCountyMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-042News release, 'Washington state parks and wildlife areas to close following governor's order' (closure of all State-managed recreation lands, entrance gates and facilities; on-site public services suspended)Washington state parks and wildlife areas to close following governor's orderWDFW, Washington State Parks and DNR, in response to Proclamation 20-25 'Stay Home, Stay Healthy' (Ex. WA-016)Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife with State Parks and DNR (State agencies)StateMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closurePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-043Emergency rule closing all recreational fishing and shellfish harvest statewide (announced by news release 'WDFW closes recreational fishing statewide in wake of governor's order to Stay Home, Stay Healthy')WDFW closes recreational fishing statewide in wake of governor's order to 'Stay Home, Stay Healthy'WDFW (Director Kelly Susewind), by emergency ruleWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife (State agency)StateMar. 25, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closurePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-017Memorandum opinion, Antietam Battlefield KOA v. Hogan, No. 1:20-cv-01130-CCB, ECF No. 40 (D. Md. May 20, 2020) (refusing a preliminary injunction against the Governor's orders)Antietam Battlefield KOA, et al. v. Lawrence J. Hogan, et al., Memorandum (Civil Action No. CCB-20-1130)United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Blake, J.)Maryland (United States District Court for the District of Maryland)CourtMay 20, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SD-018Flyer: 'Combat the Spread of COVID-19: Follow the Governor's Executive Order. What can community leaders do?' (dated April 3, 2020)What can community leaders do? Support your community; support your businesses; stick to the factsSouth Dakota Department of Health / covid.sd.gov (Office of the Governor)South DakotaStateApr. 3, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyTelework mandateGathering capWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-025Order of the Governor No. 21-02-23-01, Amending and Restating the Order of January 28, 2021 (social distancing section; face coverings in schools)Amending and Restating the Order of January 28, 2021, Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities and Generally Requiring Use of Face…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateFeb. 23, 20212021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PDX-002Declaration of Emergency (COVID-19), signed March 11, 2020, as announced March 12, 2020, with the Governor's March 12, 2020 statewide ban on gatherings of more than 250Ban on large gatherings in effect; Multnomah County, Portland declare states of emergencyChair Deborah Kafoury (declaration); Governor Kate Brown (statewide gathering limits recited)Multnomah County, OregonCountyMar. 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-STL-029News release: St. Charles County Remains Under Governor's Stay-at-Home OrdersSt. Charles County Remains Under Governor's Stay-at-Home OrdersCounty Executive Steve Ehlmann (release)St. Charles County, MissouriCountyApr. 17, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-IN-002Ind. Code Title 10, Article 14, chapter 3: sections 10-14-3-11 (governor's orders), 10-14-3-12 (disaster emergency; gubernatorial powers), 10-14-3-22(b) (orders have the force of law), 10-14-3-34 (infraction, as amended by P.L.64-2021)Emergency Management and Disaster Law (2021 edition, including the 2021 amendment of the penalty section)Indiana General Assembly (Indiana Code 2021 edition)IndianaStateApr. 15, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeCapacity limitAlcohol and barsStanding 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-OR-001Statute: ORS chapter 433 (Disease and Condition Control), Oregon's communicable-disease control act: reportable diseases, investigation and control measures (433.004, 433.006); prohibition on spreading disease (433.010); isolation and quarantine of persons and isolation of premises, with law-enforcement assistance (433.121-433.156); public health emergency powers of the Governor and the Public Health Director (433.441-433.452); penalties (433.990)ORS 433.004, 433.006, 433.010, 433.121, 433.128, 433.131, 433.138, 433.142, 433.156, 433.441, 433.442, 433.443, 433.452 and 433.990…Oregon Legislative Assembly (codified text published by the Office of the Legislative Counsel, oregonlegislature.gov, 2025 Edition)OregonStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-RI-008R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-15-9Governor's responsibilities relating to disaster emergenciesRhode Island General Assembly (powers vested in the Governor; duties imposed on State health authorities and local code enforcement officials)Rhode IslandStateJuly 6, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TN-006Tenn. Code Ann. sec. 58-2-107Emergency management powers of the governorTennessee General Assembly (codified statute); exercised by the GovernorTennesseeState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MD-003Order of the Governor (Mar. 16, 2020), Amending and Restating the Order of March 12, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and Additionally Closing Bars, Restaurants, Fitness Centers, and TheatersAmending and Restating the Order of March 12, 2020... Additionally Closing Bars, Restaurants, Fitness Centers, and TheatersGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 16, 2020Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-004Order of the Governor No. 20-03-19-01, Amending and Restating the Order of March 16, 2020 (gatherings over 10; enclosed malls and recreational establishments closed)Amending and Restating the Order of March 16, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, Bars, Restaurants…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 19, 2020Business closureGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-012Order of the Governor No. 20-06-03-01 (Stage Two), Amending and Restating the Order of May 27, 2020Amending and Restating the Order of May 27, 2020, Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities, Subject to Local RegulationGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateJune 3, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. MD-013Order of the Governor No. 20-06-10-01, Amending and Restating the Order of June 3, 2020 (indoor dining 50% from June 12; fitness centers, malls, casinos, racing and indoor recreation 50% from June 19)Amending and Restating the Order of June 3, 2020, Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities, Subject to Local RegulationGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateJune 10, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-016Order of the Governor No. 20-09-01-01 (Stage Three), Amending and Restating the Order of August 3, 2020 (religious facilities and retail 75%; indoor theaters and outdoor venues 50% with numeric caps)Amending and Restating the Order of August 3, 2020, Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities, Subject to Local Regulation…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateSept. 1, 20202020 Q3Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-021Order of the Governor No. 20-11-17-01, Amending and Restating the Order of November 10, 2020, Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities and Generally Requiring Use of Face Coverings (10:00 p.m. closing; 50% caps)Amending and Restating the Order of November 10, 2020, Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities and Generally Requiring Use of Face…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateNov. 17, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. ND-047Governor's release, 'Burgum announces move to next phase of ND Smart Restart plan' (May 29, 2020)Statewide move from moderate (yellow) to low (green) risk level effective June 1, 2020: recommended capacity for bars and restaurants 75…Office of Governor Doug Burgum (news release)North DakotaStateMay 29, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Capacity limitGathering capOtherPrimary source read
Ex. ND-063Governor's release, 'Burgum announces new requirements for businesses, gatherings and masks, delays winter activities' (Nov. 13, 2020)Announcement of the statewide mask requirement and the capacity, hours and activity limits effective Nov. 14 and 16, 2020, 'to protect the…Office of Governor Doug Burgum (news release)North DakotaStateNov. 13, 20202020 Q4Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursPrimary source read
Ex. SD-0332020 House Bill 1296 (enrolled), amending SDCL 34-48A-5 and adding 34-48A-5.1An Act to revise the authority of the Governor in times of a disaster, act of terrorism, or emergency and to declare an emergencySouth Dakota Legislature; signed by the GovernorSouth DakotaStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closurePrimary source read
Ex. UT-009The Governor's Coronavirus Directive for Utah, "Stay Safe, Stay Home", Updated April 10, 2020Directive to the State of Utah: Stay Safe, Stay Home (Updated April 10, 2020)Governor Gary R. HerbertUtahStateApr. 10, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. VT-092Governor's release, Small Modification Made to COVID-19 Gathering Restrictions for Upcoming HolidaysRestrictions on outdoor recreation and youth sports reduced (December 22, 2020)Office of Governor Phil Scott (official release)VermontStateDec. 22, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Gathering capEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-SC-006S.C. Code Ann. §§ 1-3-420, 1-3-430, 1-3-440, 1-3-460 (Title 1, Chapter 3, Article 7)Proclamation of emergency by Governor; orders to prevent danger; further powers of Governor; powers supplementalGeneral Assembly of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capStanding dutyPrimary source read