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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-CA-002Statute: Health and Safety Code, Division 105, Part 1, Chapter 3 (sections 120175-120250), duties of local health officers in communicable disease controlHealth and Safety Code sections 120175-120250: duty of each health officer to take measures necessary to prevent the spread of disease; duty…California Legislature (codified text published by the Legislative Counsel)CaliforniaStateJan. 1, 19962020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capQuarantine 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. FOR-035Nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert (raised May 15, 2021 for Taipei and New Taipei and May 19, 2021 nationwide), extended by the CECC announcement of July 8, 2021 to July 26, 2021 with partial relaxation from July 13, 2021; entry of non-resident foreign nationals and transit suspended from May 19, 2021CECC extends nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert until July 26 to safeguard disease prevention efforts in the community; CECC to partially…Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), Taiwan Centers for Disease Control, Ministry of Health and WelfareTaiwanForeign governmentJuly 8, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WV-001W. Va. Code § 16-3-1State Director of Health authority to quarantine and to enforce regulations; State Board of Health authority to issue regulations to control…West Virginia Legislature (codified statute)West VirginiaStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TX-005Tex. Health & Safety Code § 81.085Area Quarantine; Criminal PenaltyTexas Legislature (Health and Safety Code ch. 81, Subchapter E)TexasStateSept. 1, 19892020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. FED-156QSO-20-39-NH REVISED Apr. 27, 2021, Nursing Home Visitation - COVID-19 (the text in force throughout 2021Q3)QSO-20-39-NH, Nursing Home Visitation - COVID-19 (REVISED 04/27/2021)CMS, Quality, Safety & Oversight GroupUnited States (Medicare and Medicaid nursing homes)FederalApr. 27, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Gathering capFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WV-018A Guide to Safely Opening Restaurants and Bars (issued May 19, 2020)A Guide to Safely Opening Restaurants and Bars: 50 percent indoor seating; six-foot spacing; bar service; screening; face coverings…Office of Governor Jim Justice ('West Virginia Strong -- The Comeback')West VirginiaStateMay 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyGathering capWorkplace rulesOperating conditionOtherPrimary source read
Ex. GA-017Executive Order 04.20.20.01Providing flexibility for healthcare practices, moving certain businesses to minimum operations, and providing for emergency responseGovernor Brian P. KempGeorgiaStateApr. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. LA-030Proclamation 79 JBE 2021COVID-19 Public Health Emergency - Mitigation Measures (general face-covering mandate lifted; masks kept on conveyances, in State offices…Governor John Bel EdwardsLouisianaStateApr. 27, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. ME-007Executive Order 19 FY 19/20An Order Regarding Essential Businesses and OperationsGovernor Janet T. MillsMaineStateMar. 24, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureTelework mandateGathering capHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. ME-057Executive Order 38 FY 20/21An Order to Amend Indoor Gathering and In-Store Customer LimitsGovernor Janet T. MillsMaineStateMay 13, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. NM-056Public Health Emergency Order of May 14, 2021 (fully vaccinated persons relieved of the mask requirement except where CDC recommends)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Secretary of Health Tracie C. Collins, M.D.New MexicoStateMay 14, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. PA-033Pennsylvania Mitigation, Enforcement and Immunity Order (Nov. 23, 2020) and Apr. 1, 2021 amendmentOrder of the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Amending the November 23, 2020 Order of the Secretary of the…Acting Secretary of Health Alison V. Beam (with the Governor's companion amendment)PennsylvaniaStateApr. 1, 20212021 Q2Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesPrimary source read