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Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-044Governor's suspension of statutes to allow appearance before a notary public via videoconference (announced April 8, 2020)Governor Abbott Temporarily Suspends Certain Statutes To Allow For Appearance Before Notary Public Via VideoconferenceGovernor Greg Abbott (Office of the Texas Governor release announcing the suspension)Texas (Governor)StateApr. 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. VT-098Governor's directive of June 14, 2021 to the Secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (image posted by the Governor's office as 'CovidRestrictionsLiftedDirective.PNG')All remaining State COVID-19 restrictions lifted (Vermont Forward Step 4)Governor Philip B. ScottVermontStateJune 14, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-042Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland Authorizing Remote Notarizations (No. 20-03-30-04)Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland Authorizing Remote NotarizationsGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.Maryland (Governor)StateMar. 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-DE-014Release, 'Governor Carney Announces Additional COVID-19 Restrictions to Confront Winter Surge' (Dec. 10, 2020), announcing the zero-tolerance enforcement policy for businesses effective Dec. 14, 2020Governor Carney Announces Additional COVID-19 Restrictions to Confront Winter Surge (State of Delaware News, Dec. 10, 2020)Governor John C. Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (Office of the Governor release)DelawareStateDec. 10, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyStay-at-homeCapacity limitFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. VT-078Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Announces State Has Reached Its 80% Vaccination Goal; Lifts All State Covid-19 RestrictionsAll State COVID-19 restrictions rescinded effective immediately; State of Emergency not renewedOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release)VermontStateJune 14, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. VT-081Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott and State Officials Announce the Vermont Forward PlanVermont Forward Roadmap to Reopening: stepped easing tied to vaccination rates through July 4, 2021Office of Governor Phil Scott with ACCD and VDH (official release)VermontStateApr. 6, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. VT-086Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Lifts Mask Mandate for Vaccinated Individuals, Accelerates Vermont Forward Plan (Step 3)Step 3 effective May 14, 2021: travel testing requirement removed; indoor events one unvaccinated person per 50 square feet up to 300 plus…Office of Governor Phil Scott (official release); ACCD Vermont Forward Step 3VermontStateMay 14, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. VT-087Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Announces Threshold to Remove All Covid-19 RestrictionsStep 4 (removal of all restrictions) to occur at 80 percent first-dose vaccination of the eligible population, otherwise July 4, 2021Office of Governor Phil Scott (official release)VermontStateMay 21, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. VT-093Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Updates Gathering and Restaurant Table Seating GuidanceTwo unvaccinated households may gather; restaurants may seat multiple households up to six per table; masking, distancing and capacity…Office of Governor Phil Scott (official release); ACCD guidanceVermontStateMar. 12, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-005Ark. Code Ann. 12-75-114, Governor -- Disaster emergency responsibilitiesArk. Code Ann. 12-75-114. Governor -- Disaster emergency responsibilities (executive orders, proclamations and regulations have the force…General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1973, No. 511, sec. 8; Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973)ArkansasStateMar. 19, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationCapacity limitTravel and quarantineAlcohol and barsStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-LA-007La. R.S. 29:766 (declaration of a state of public health emergency; emergency powers of the governor)Louisiana Health Emergency Powers Act: declaration of a state of public health emergency by executive order or proclamation, to be…Louisiana Legislature (codified in the Louisiana Revised Statutes)LouisianaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeCapacity limitTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. PA-023Order of the Governor for Mitigation, Enforcement, and Immunity Protections (Nov. 23, 2020), secs. 1(A), 1(B), 2, 13 and 14 (with the Secretary's parallel Order for Mitigation and Enforcement, PA-022)Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Mitigation, Enforcement, and Immunity ProtectionsGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateNov. 23, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. PA-064Order of the Governor Authorizing Commonwealth Agencies to Conduct Administrative Proceedings Online by Video or Telephonic MeansOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Authorizing Commonwealth Agencies to Conduct Administrative Proceedings Online by…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateJuly 10, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Courts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CT-011Casey v. Lamont, SC 20494 (argued Dec. 11, 2020; officially released Mar. 29, 2021), 338 Conn. 479, 258 A.3d 647 (2021)Kristine Casey et al. v. Governor Ned LamontSupreme Court of Connecticut (McDonald, J., for a unanimous court; Robinson, C.J., and McDonald, D'Auria, Mullins, Kahn, Ecker and Keller, Js.)Connecticut (Supreme Court of Connecticut)CourtMar. 29, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitAlcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-DE-009Delaware's Reopening, Phase 2 (June 15, 2020): General Guidance for Individuals and Businesses and Industry GuidanceDelaware's Reopening: Phase 2, June 15, 2020 (Governor John Carney; de.gov/economy)Governor John C. Carney (Office of the Governor, with the Division of Small Business and the Division of Public Health)DelawareStateJune 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyTelework mandateCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
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-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. MD-028Order of the Governor No. 21-04-28-01, Amending and Restating the Order of April 21, 2021 (outdoor face-covering rule removed; outdoor dining restriction ends May 1, 2021)Amending and Restating the Order of April 21, 2021, Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities and Generally Requiring Use of Face…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateApr. 28, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-019Governor's web page 'COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers' (as captured May 11, 2020)COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and WorkersOffice of the Governor (Jay Inslee)WashingtonStateMay 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MD-014Order of the Governor No. 20-07-29-01, Amending and Restating the Order of June 10, 2020, Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities, Subject to Local Regulation, and Generally Requiring Use of Face Coverings.. and Generally Requiring Use of Face CoveringsGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateJuly 29, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-026Order of the Governor No. 21-03-09-01, Amending and Restating the Order of February 23, 2021 (capacity limits lifted 5:00 p.m. Mar. 12, 2021; venue caps, seated service, masks and health-officer orders retained; Local Orders under para. I.d void)Amending and Restating the Order of February 23, 2021, Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities and Generally Requiring Use of Face…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 9, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-038Order of the Governor (Mar. 16, 2020), Temporarily Prohibiting Evictions of Tenants Suffering Substantial Loss of Income Due to COVID-19Temporarily Prohibiting Evictions of Tenants Suffering Substantial Loss of Income Due to COVID-19Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MD-098Order of the Governor (Mar. 12, 2020) Extending Certain Licenses, Permits, RegistrationsExtending Certain Licenses, Permits, Registrations, and Other Governmental Authorizations, and Authorizing Suspension of Legal Time…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-038P.L. 2020, Chapter 26 (Assembly Bill No. 3903)An Act concerning remote notarial acts, and other acts for executing and verifying certain documents, by notaries public and certain other…New Jersey Senate and General Assembly; approved by Governor Philip D. MurphyNew Jersey (Legislature)StateApr. 14, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-FL-005Statute: Fla. Stat. § 252.36 (2020)Emergency management powers of the GovernorFlorida Legislature (codified statute); exercised by the GovernorFloridaStateJuly 1, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capAlcohol and barsStanding dutyPrimary source read

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