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Ex. DUT-NC-003N.C. Gen. Stat. sec. 166A-19.30 (Additional powers of the Governor during state of emergency)Additional powers of the Governor during state of emergency: direction of law enforcement (a)(2); control of ingress, egress, movement and…General Assembly of North CarolinaNorth CarolinaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-046NCDOT release, Mar. 16, 2020: Ferry Division 'strengthening procedures' until further notice: increased cleaning; employees required to wash hands regularly; passengers asked to remain in their vehicles for the voyage; CDC guidance posted; recital of the Governor's emergency declaration and school-closure and gathering orderN.C. Ferry Division Strengthens Protections During COVID-19 OutbreakNorth Carolina Department of Transportation, Ferry Division; Director Harold ThomasNorth Carolina (NCDOT Ferry System: Outer Banks, Pamlico Sound, Neuse and Cape Fear routes)StateMar. 16, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Workplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NC-019North Carolina Bar and Tavern Ass'n v. Stein, No. 126PA24 (N.C. Aug. 22, 2025), on review of 293 N.C. App. 402 (2024)Opinion: the Emergency Management Act 'grants the Governor the ability to impose significant restrictions or prohibitions on otherwise…Supreme Court of North CarolinaNorth CarolinaCourtAug. 22, 2025Standing dutyBusiness closureAlcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NC-017Kinsley v. Ace Speedway Racing, Ltd., No. 280PA22 (N.C. Aug. 23, 2024), affirming 284 N.C. App. 665 (2022)Opinion: the June 8, 2020 NCDHHS abatement order closing Ace Speedway as an 'imminent hazard' for hosting gatherings above the EO 141 limit…Supreme Court of North CarolinaNorth CarolinaCourtAug. 23, 2024Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-CLT-071GoTriangle COVID-19 Updates page (as of Dec. 22, 2020)GoTriangle COVID-19 Updates - masks required per the Governor's orderGoTriangleGoTriangleSector regulatorNov. 25, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-043Session Law 2020-3 (S.B. 704), COVID-19 Recovery ActAn Act to Provide Aid to North Carolinians in Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CrisisGeneral Assembly of North Carolina (ratified May 2, 2020); signed by Governor Roy Cooper May 4, 2020North Carolina (General Assembly; Division of Motor Vehicles; notaries)StateMay 4, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NC-006Session Law 2020-89 (House Bill 118), An Act to Provide Limited Immunity from Liability for Claims Based on Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), enacting G.S. secs. 99E-70 to 99E-72 (COVID-19 Limited Immunity)COVID-19 Limited Immunity: no liability absent gross negligence, willful or wanton conduct or intentional wrongdoing; duty of every person…General Assembly of North Carolina (ratified June 24, 2020; approved by Governor Roy Cooper July 2, 2020)North CarolinaStateJuly 2, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. NC-006Executive Order No. 124Assisting North Carolinians by Prohibiting Utility Shut-Offs, Late Fees, and Reconnection Fees; Providing Guidance About Restrictions on…Governor Roy CooperNorth CarolinaStateMar. 31, 20202020 Q22020 Q3OtherPrimary source read
Ex. NC-012Executive Order No. 142Temporary Prohibitions on Evictions and Extending the Prohibition on Utility Shut-OffsGovernor Roy CooperNorth CarolinaStateMay 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. NC-020Executive Order No. 171Assisting North Carolinians at Risk of EvictionGovernor Roy CooperNorth CarolinaStateOct. 28, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. NC-037Executive Order No. 184Extension of Executive Order No. 171 (Evictions) and Unemployment Insurance Claims ProvisionsGovernor Roy CooperNorth CarolinaStateDec. 30, 20202020 Q42021 Q1OtherPrimary source read
Ex. NC-038Executive Order No. 206Extension of, and Updates to, Executive Order No. 171 (Evictions Moratorium)Governor Roy CooperNorth CarolinaStateMar. 30, 20212021 Q12021 Q2OtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-14-033Executive Order No. 142Temporary Prohibitions on Evictions and Extending the Prohibition on Utility Shut-OffsGovernor Roy CooperNorth CarolinaStateMay 30, 20202020 Q2OtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NC-012N.C. Gen. Stat. sec. 166A-19.31 (Power of municipalities and counties to enact ordinances to deal with states of emergency)Types of emergency prohibitions and restrictions authorized: movements of people; operation of offices and business establishments…General Assembly of North CarolinaNorth CarolinaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. NC-070Bulletin 20-B-04Protective Actions to Prevent COVID-19 - NC Operations (Expired)Commissioner of Insurance Mike CauseyNorth CarolinaSector regulatorMar. 10, 20202020 Q2Workplace rulesOtherPrimary source read

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