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Ex. DUT-MI-012MCL 10.31 to 10.33 (Emergency Powers of the Governor Act), compiled-laws entry showing repeal by 2021 PA 77 effective March 30, 2022, with compiler's notesEmergency Powers of the Governor Act, 1945 PA 302: the statutory basis and misdemeanor penalty of the Governor's 2020 orders; held an…Michigan Legislature (Emergency Powers of the Governor Act, 1945 PA 302; repealed by initiated law, 2021 PA 77)MichiganStateJuly 21, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MI-011MCL 30.403, Responsibility of governor; executive orders having the force and effect of law; declaration of state of disaster or emergencyEmergency Management Act sec. 3: the Governor's executive orders, proclamations and directives have 'the force and effect of law'; 28-day…Michigan Legislature (Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390)MichiganStateDec. 30, 19762020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MI-010MCL 30.405, Powers of governor upon declaration of state of disaster or emergency; willful disobedience a misdemeanorEmergency Management Act sec. 5: control of ingress, egress and 'the occupancy of premises'; misdemeanor for willful disobedience of a…Michigan Legislature (Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390)MichiganStateDec. 30, 19762020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MI-014MDHHS Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253 incorporating the Governor's executive orders into the epidemic findingOrder incorporating Executive Orders into the MDHHS epidemic findingMichigan Department of Health and Human Services (Director Robert Gordon)MichiganStateApr. 2, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Emergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MI-021Executive Order 2020-67Declaration of state of emergency under the Emergency Powers of the Governor ActGovernor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateApr. 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. MI-029MDHHS Emergency Order reinforcing the Governor's executive ordersEpidemic order reinforcing Executive Orders (May 18, 2020; re-issued May 27, 2020 and in the late-July 2020 omnibus order)Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Director Robert Gordon)MichiganStateMay 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Emergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-041Executive Order No. 2020-41Encouraging the use of electronic signatures and remote notarization, witnessing, and visitation during the COVID-19 pandemicGovernor Gretchen WhitmerMichigan (Governor)StateApr. 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-UTILITIES-HOUSING-AG-013Executive Order No. 2020-28Restoring water service to occupied residences during the COVID-19 pandemicGovernor Gretchen WhitmerMichigan (Governor, binding public water supplies)StateMar. 28, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4OtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-UTILITIES-HOUSING-AG-051Executive Order No. 2020-19Temporary prohibition against entry to premises for the purpose of removing or excluding a tenant or mobile home owner from their homeGovernor Gretchen WhitmerMichigan (Governor; binding landlords, sheriffs and courts' process)StateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MI-048Executive Order 2020-186Declaration of state of emergency and state of disaster related to the COVID-19 pandemicGovernor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateSept. 30, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-13-095Executive Order 2020-19Temporary prohibition against entry to premises for the purpose of removing or excluding a tenant or mobile home owner from their homeGovernor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MI-046Executive Order 2020-184Safeguards to protect Michigan's workers from COVID-19Governor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateSept. 25, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Telework mandateCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-01-087Executive Order 2020-07Temporary restrictions on entry into health care facilities, residential care facilities, congregate care facilities, and juvenile justice…Governor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateMar. 14, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Gathering capHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-19-014Executive Order 2020-110Temporary restrictions on certain events, gatherings, and businesses (MI Safe Start Stage 4; rescission of Executive Orders 2020-69 and…Governor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateJune 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Business closureTelework mandateGathering capWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-20-043Executive Order 2020-145Safeguards to protect Michigan's workers from COVID-19 (rescinding EO 2020-114)Governor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateJuly 9, 20202020 Q3Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MI-022Executive Order 2020-68Declaration of state of emergency and state of disaster under the Emergency Management ActGovernor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateApr. 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. MI-027Executive Order 2020-91Safeguards to protect Michigan's workers from COVID-19Governor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateMay 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MI-031Executive Order 2020-110Temporary restrictions on certain events, gatherings, and businesses (MI Safe Start; rescission of the stay-home order)Governor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateJune 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MI-032Executive Order 2020-114Safeguards to protect Michigan's workers from COVID-19Governor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateJune 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MI-033Executive Order 2020-115Temporary restrictions on certain events, gatherings, and businesses (Regions 6 and 8 to Phase 5; statewide personal care reopening June 15)Governor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateJune 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Business closureCapacity limitGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MI-036Executive Order 2020-143Closing indoor service at bars in Regions 1-5 and 7 (amending EO 2020-110)Governor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateJuly 1, 20202020 Q3Business closureCapacity limitAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. MI-0372020 PA 124 (Enrolled Senate Bill 942)Amendment to the Michigan Liquor Control Code authorizing social districts and commons areas for outdoor alcohol serviceMichigan Legislature (2020 PA 124, approved by the Governor)MichiganStateJuly 1, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Alcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MI-0382020 PA 127Extension of motor vehicle registration and driver license expirations to September 30, 2020Michigan Legislature (2020 PA 127, approved by the Governor)MichiganStateJuly 1, 20202020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MI-039Executive Order 2020-147MasksGovernor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateJuly 10, 20202020 Q3Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MI-040Executive Order 2020-160Amended Safe Start OrderGovernor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateJuly 29, 20202020 Q3Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read

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