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Exhibit	Instrument	Issuer	Jurisdiction	Issued	Quarters	Limitations	Grade
Ex. DUT-NJ-006	Civilian Defense and Disaster Control Act, N.J.S.A. App. A:9-33 to -63, including A:9-34 (emergency powers), A:9-40 (duty of officials to cooperate; no rule at variance), A:9-45 (orders, rules and regulations 'binding upon each and every person within this State'), A:9-49 (violations as disorderly conduct; penalty), A:9-50 (aiding or abetting), A:9-51 (extraordinary emergencies)Civilian Defense and Disaster Control Act (NJOEM compilation, 'Updated November 14, 2022')	New Jersey Legislature (L.1942, c. 251, as amended); compilation published by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (Division of State Police, Department of Law and Public Safety)	New JerseyState	Nov. 14, 2022	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyOther	Primary source read
Ex. WV-068	Proclamation terminating the COVID-19 State of EmergencyProclamation of November 12, 2022 terminating the COVID-19 emergency declaration effective January 1, 2023	Governor Jim Justice	West VirginiaState	Nov. 12, 2022		Emergency declaration	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-AZ-006	StatuteEmergency powers of governor; termination; authorization for adjutant general; limitation; extension; report; notices; appeals	Arizona Legislature (Arizona Revised Statutes, title 26, ch. 2, art. 1, Emergency Management)	ArizonaState	Jan. 2, 2023	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. FED-004	Notice of February 10, 2023Continuation of the National Emergency Concerning the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic, 88 Fed. Reg. 9385 (Feb. 14, 2023)	President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.	United StatesFederal	Feb. 10, 2023		Emergency declaration	Primary source read
Ex. WV-079	Emergency Order 23-EO-01Rescission of all COVID-19 Emergency Orders of the Insurance Commissioner	Insurance Commissioner Allan L. McVey	West VirginiaSector regulator	Mar. 24, 2023		Emergency declarationOther	Primary source read
Ex. FED-005	Public Law 118-3Joint Resolution Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020	Congress (H.J. Res. 7, 118th Cong.); approved by the President	United StatesFederal	Apr. 10, 2023		Emergency declaration	Primary source read
Ex. FED-152	Notice: Major Disaster Declarations and Related Determinations: Expiration of COVID-19-Related MeasuresMajor Disaster Declarations and Related Determinations: Expiration of COVID-19-Related Measures, 88 Fed. Reg. 8884 (Feb. 10, 2023)	Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS	United StatesFederal	Feb. 10, 2023		Emergency declaration	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-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-OK-020	Enrolled 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)	OklahomaState	Apr. 21, 2025		Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureOther	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-CT-003	Conn. 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 Services	Connecticut General Assembly (Conn. Gen. Stat. chapter 517, Civil Preparedness and Emergency Services)	ConnecticutState	Oct. 1, 2025	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyOther	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-IL-018	20 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)	IllinoisState	Oct. 14, 2025	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-KY-017	KRS 39A.100Emergency powers of Governor and local chief executive officers	Kentucky General Assembly (KRS ch. 39A)	KentuckyState	Apr. 3, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capCurfew and hoursStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-AK-001	AS 18.15.355 - 18.15.395Prevention and control of conditions of public health importance; epidemiological investigation; isolation and quarantine; powers of the…	Alaska State Legislature (codified statute administered by the Department of Health and Social Services)	AlaskaState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-AK-002	AS 26.23.020 and AS 26.23.025The governor and disaster emergencies; the legislature and disaster emergencies	Alaska State Legislature (Alaska Disaster Act; administered by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, AS 26.23.220)	AlaskaState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-CA-005	Statute: Government Code sections 8565-8574.7 (Emergency Services Act, Article 3, Powers of the Governor)Government Code sections 8565-8574.7: the Governor's orders and regulations under the Act 'shall have the force and effect of law' (section…	California Legislature (codified text published by the Legislative Counsel)	CaliforniaState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-CA-006	Statute: Government Code sections 8625-8629 (Emergency Services Act, Article 13, State of Emergency)Government Code sections 8625-8629: proclamation of a state of emergency; the Governor's complete authority over State agencies and the…	California Legislature (codified text published by the Legislative Counsel)	CaliforniaState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-CA-008	Statute: Government Code sections 8630-8634 (Emergency Services Act, Article 14, Local Emergency)Government Code sections 8630-8634: proclamation of a local emergency; power of the governing body of a political subdivision, or officials…	California Legislature (codified text published by the Legislative Counsel)	CaliforniaState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationCurfew and hoursStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-DE-002	20 Del. C. §§ 3121-3130 (Orders, rules and regulations; Enforcement; Penalties; Immunity from civil liability)Delaware Code, Title 20, Chapter 31, Subchapter IV: Miscellaneous Provisions	Delaware General Assembly (codified statute)	DelawareState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-IL-002	20 ILCS 3305/7 (Emergency Powers of the Governor)Emergency powers of the Governor upon a disaster proclamation, including control of the movement of persons and the occupancy of premises	Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act)	IllinoisState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-IL-015	20 ILCS 3305/19 (Utilization of Existing Agency, Facilities, and Personnel)Direction to the Governor, the IEMA Director and political subdivisions to utilize existing State and local agencies, and to their officers…	Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act)	IllinoisState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-001	G.L. c. 17, s. 2AEmergency powers of the Commissioner of Public Health upon the Governor's declaration of an emergency detrimental to the public health	General Court (codified statute administered by the Commissioner of Public Health)	MassachusettsState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-008	Mont. Code Ann. 10-3-104General authority of governor	Montana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 10, ch. 3)	MontanaState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureTravel and quarantineStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-009	Mont. Code Ann. 10-3-103Definitions ('disaster' includes 'outbreak of disease'; 'emergency')	Montana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 10, ch. 3)	MontanaState	Sept. 28, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-ND-001	N.D.C.C. 23-01-03, 23-01-04, 23-01-05Powers and duties of the health council; effect of rules and regulations; health officer - duties, including written orders relating to…	Legislative Assembly of North Dakota (codified statute administered by the State Department of Health, since 2022 the Department of Health and Human Services)	North DakotaState	Sept. 29, 2026	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding duty	Primary source read

New Jersey Legislature (L.1942, c. 251, as amended); compilation published by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (Division of State Police, Department of Law and Public Safety), Civilian Defense and Disaster Control Act, N.J.S.A. App. A:9-33 to -63, including A:9-34 (emergency powers), A:9-40 (duty of officials to cooperate; no rule at variance), A:9-45 (orders, rules and regulations 'binding upon each and every person within this State'), A:9-49 (violations as disorderly conduct; penalty), A:9-50 (aiding or abetting), A:9-51 (extraordinary emergencies) (standing) (Ex. DUT-NJ-006)
Governor Jim Justice, Proclamation terminating the COVID-19 State of Emergency (Nov. 12, 2022) (Ex. WV-068)
Arizona Legislature (Arizona Revised Statutes, title 26, ch. 2, art. 1, Emergency Management), Statute (standing) (Ex. DUT-AZ-006)
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr, Notice of February 10, 2023 (Feb. 10, 2023) (Ex. FED-004)
Insurance Commissioner Allan L. McVey, Emergency Order 23-EO-01 (Mar. 24, 2023) (Ex. WV-079)
Congress (H.J. Res. 7, 118th Cong.); approved by the President, Public Law 118-3 (Apr. 10, 2023) (Ex. FED-005)
Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS, Notice: Major Disaster Declarations and Related Determinations: Expiration of COVID-19-Related Measures (Feb. 10, 2023) (Ex. FED-152)
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)
Louisiana Legislature (codified in the Louisiana Revised Statutes), La. R.S. 40:4 (Sanitary Code) (standing) (Ex. DUT-LA-001)
Oklahoma Legislature (Senate Bill 672, 1st Sess., 60th Leg.; enrolled), Enrolled Senate Bill No. 672 (2025) (standing) (Ex. DUT-OK-020)
Connecticut General Assembly (Conn. Gen. Stat. chapter 517, Civil Preparedness and Emergency Services), Conn. 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) (standing) (Ex. DUT-CT-003)
Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act), 20 ILCS 3305/18 (Orders, Rules and Regulations) (standing) (Ex. DUT-IL-018)
Kentucky General Assembly (KRS ch. 39A), KRS 39A.100 (standing) (Ex. DUT-KY-017)
Alaska State Legislature (codified statute administered by the Department of Health and Social Services), AS 18.15.355 - 18.15.395 (standing) (Ex. DUT-AK-001)
Alaska State Legislature (Alaska Disaster Act; administered by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, AS 26.23.220), AS 26.23.020 and AS 26.23.025 (standing) (Ex. DUT-AK-002)
California Legislature (codified text published by the Legislative Counsel), Statute: Government Code sections 8565-8574.7 (Emergency Services Act, Article 3, Powers of the Governor) (standing) (Ex. DUT-CA-005)
California Legislature (codified text published by the Legislative Counsel), Statute: Government Code sections 8625-8629 (Emergency Services Act, Article 13, State of Emergency) (standing) (Ex. DUT-CA-006)
California Legislature (codified text published by the Legislative Counsel), Statute: Government Code sections 8630-8634 (Emergency Services Act, Article 14, Local Emergency) (standing) (Ex. DUT-CA-008)
Delaware General Assembly (codified statute), 20 Del. C. §§ 3121-3130 (Orders, rules and regulations; Enforcement; Penalties; Immunity from civil liability) (standing) (Ex. DUT-DE-002)
Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act), 20 ILCS 3305/7 (Emergency Powers of the Governor) (standing) (Ex. DUT-IL-002)
Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act), 20 ILCS 3305/19 (Utilization of Existing Agency, Facilities, and Personnel) (standing) (Ex. DUT-IL-015)
General Court (codified statute administered by the Commissioner of Public Health), G.L. c. 17, s. 2A (standing) (Ex. DUT-MA-001)
Montana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 10, ch. 3), Mont. Code Ann. 10-3-104 (standing) (Ex. DUT-MT-008)
Montana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 10, ch. 3), Mont. Code Ann. 10-3-103 (standing) (Ex. DUT-MT-009)
Legislative Assembly of North Dakota (codified statute administered by the State Department of Health, since 2022 the Department of Health and Human Services), N.D.C.C. 23-01-03, 23-01-04, 23-01-05 (standing) (Ex. DUT-ND-001)

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