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Ex. DUT-SD-001SDCL ch. 34-22, Contagious Disease Control (§§ 34-22-5, 34-22-9, 34-22-14, 34-22-17, 34-22-18, 34-22-18.1, 34-22-41 to 34-22-44)Contagious Disease Control: statewide system, rules on prevention, control, quarantine and isolation; enforcement; refusal to follow…South Dakota Legislature (codified statute administered by the Department of Health)South DakotaStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-ME-00122 M.R.S. secs. 801-825: sec. 801(4-A) (extreme public health emergency) and 801(10) (public health threat); sec. 802 (authority of department; health emergency; emergency rules; Governor's declaration); sec. 803 (inspection); sec. 804 (enforcement by agents, local health officers, sheriffs and law enforcement; cease-and-desist; fines; injunction); sec. 805 (court orders); sec. 807 (control of communicable diseases; designated facilities); sec. 808 (investigations); sec. 810 (emergency temporary custody of person or property); secs. 811-812 (court-ordered public health measures); sec. 816 (compliance-conditioned immunity); sec. 820 (extreme public health emergency powers); secs. 821-822 (reporting); sec. 825 (penalties)Title 22, Chapter 250: Control of Notifiable Diseases and Conditions (Maine Revised Statutes, chapter compilation generated January 5, 2026)Maine Legislature (22 M.R.S. chapter 250, Control of Notifiable Diseases and Conditions; administered by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention)MaineStateMar. 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-ND-001N.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 DakotaStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-FED-035Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), May 2020 (as revised May 6, 2020)Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), May 2020Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUnited StatesFederalMay 6, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AK-001AS 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)AlaskaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. ND-061State Health Officer Order 2020-08 (cross-reference to the existing library exhibit; re-issued and extended to Jan. 18, 2021 by Order 2020-08.1, Ex. ND-066)Order relating to disease control measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19: face coverings required in indoor businesses and indoor public…State Health Officer Dirk Wilke, J.D., M.B.A., North Dakota Department of HealthNorth DakotaStateNov. 13, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NE-002Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-502 (cross-reference to Ex. NE-099; not re-saved)Communicable diseases; Department of Health and Human Services; powers and dutiesNebraska LegislatureNebraskaStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. ND-012Executive Order 2020-14Suspension of N.D.C.C. ch. 23-07.6 confinement procedure, authorizing the State Health Officer to issue disease-control orders (isolation…Governor Doug BurgumNorth DakotaStateMar. 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Emergency declarationTravel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. ND-024Executive Order 2020-14.1Amended suspension of N.D.C.C. ch. 23-07.6: local health officers' confinement authority and local boards of health's quarantine authority…Governor Doug BurgumNorth DakotaStateApr. 9, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Emergency declarationQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-FED-062Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employers: Interim Guidance from CDC and OSHA (updated July 9, 2020)Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employers: Interim Guidance from CDC and OSHA (Updated July 9, 2020)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (joint)United StatesFederalJuly 9, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-FED-063Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 (Apr. 8, 2020)Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected…Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUnited StatesFederalApr. 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-B-004CDC Order, Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs, 86 Fed. Reg. 8025 (Feb. 3, 2021; effective Feb. 1, 2021)Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation HubsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (HHS)United StatesFederalJan. 29, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. FED-020CDC Order, Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs, 86 Fed. Reg. 8025 (Feb. 3, 2021; effective Feb. 1, 2021)Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs, 86 Fed. Reg. 8025 (Feb. 3, 2021)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HHS (order signed by the CDC Director Jan. 29, 2021)United States (every conveyance and transportation hub into or within the United States)FederalJan. 29, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary 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. MET-PHL-006Emergency Order Concerning the Use of Face Coverings (June 26, 2020 Mask Order)Emergency Order Concerning the Use of Face Coverings to Prevent the Spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)Mayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPHCity of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCityJune 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-DEFENSE-GUARD-026Force Health Protection Guidance for the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (Jan. 30, 2020)Force Health Protection Guidance for the Novel Coronavirus OutbreakUnder Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (Matthew P. Donovan)Department of Defense (department-wide)FederalJan. 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-PA-003Statute (Emergency Management Services Code, Title 35, Part V, Chapter 73, sec. 7301)35 Pa.C.S. sec. 7301, General authority of GovernorGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateNov. 26, 19782020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-B-005TSA Security Directives SD 1582/84-21-01, -01A, -01B (surface transportation; Jan. 31, Apr. 30, Aug. 20, 2021); SD 1544-21-02 (aircraft operators) and SD 1542-21-01 (airports) (Jan. 31, 2021); ratification 86 Fed. Reg. 26825Security Directive 1582/84-21-01: Security Measures - Face Mask Requirements (passenger railroads, intercity bus, public transportation)Transportation Security Administration (DHS)United StatesFederalJan. 31, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-012CTtransit 'Updated Information Regarding Face Coverings,' Feb. 11, 2021: the CDC Order of Jan. 29, 2021 requires masks covering mouth and nose when awaiting, boarding, traveling on or disembarking public transportation and on the premises of transportation hubs; EO 7NNN referencedUpdated Information Regarding Face Coverings - System-wide (CDC Order of January 29, 2021)CTtransit (Connecticut Department of Transportation)Connecticut (CTtransit divisions)StateFeb. 11, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-USCG-PORTS-031MSIB 02-21COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation SystemCommandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Inspections and Compliance DirectorateUnited States Coast Guard; nationwide (all commercial vessels)FederalFeb. 1, 20212021 Q1Context (guidance or announcement)Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AL-019Guidelines for Safeguarding All Businesses (ADPH, 5/2020)Guidelines for Safeguarding All BusinessesAlabama Department of Public Health (posted with the Safer at Home Order of April 28, 2020)AlabamaStateApr. 28, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Standing dutyTelework mandateFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AZ-013Requirements document issued under executive orderRequirements for Businesses: Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-40 Containing the Spread of COVID-19Office of Governor Douglas A. Ducey with the Arizona Department of Health ServicesArizonaStateJune 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Standing dutyTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CA-014COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Retail (July 29, 2020 version), covid19.ca.govCOVID-19 Industry Guidance: Retail (July 29, 2020): the statewide operating conditions for retail establishments, with mandatory face…California Department of Public Health and Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), under the State Public Health Officer orders of May 7, 2020 (CA-015 paragraph 2, 'necessary modifications') and Aug. 28, 2020 (CA-017 paragraphs 1 and 8)CaliforniaStateJuly 29, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. FL-003Declaration of Public Health EmergencyDeclaration of Public Health Emergency (COVID-19)State Surgeon General and State Health Officer Scott A. Rivkees, M.D.FloridaStateMar. 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. GA-031Executive Order 12.30.20.02Providing additional guidance for Empowering a Healthy Georgia in response to COVID-19Governor Brian P. KempGeorgiaStateDec. 30, 20202021 Q1Stay-at-homeCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read