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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-ME-00922 M.R.S. sec. 451 (appointment), sec. 453 (local board of health), sec. 454-A (powers and duties: inspection of premises where 'conditions posing a public health threat' exist; orders for 'the suppression and removal of nuisances and conditions suspected of posing or found to pose a public health threat'; enforcement of public health laws), sec. 461 (notice to clean or quit unfit premises; closure), sec. 462 (law enforcement assistance)Title 22, Chapter 153: Local Health Officers (Maine Revised Statutes, chapter compilation generated January 5, 2026)Maine Legislature (22 M.R.S. chapter 153, Local Health Officers; every municipality's local health officer under the supervision of the Commissioner of Health and Human Services)MaineStateJan. 5, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-HEALTH-OTHER-002Enforcement Discretion Under HIPAA To Allow Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information by Business Associates for Public Health and Health Oversight Activities in Response to COVID-19, 85 Fed. Reg. 19392 (Apr. 7, 2020)Enforcement Discretion Under HIPAA To Allow Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information by Business Associates for Public Health…Roger T. Severino, Director, Office for Civil Rights, HHSUnited States (federal); Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil RightsFederalApr. 2, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NM-004NMSA 1978, Sections 12-10A-5 (Declaring a state of public health emergency) and 12-10A-6 (Special powers during a public health emergency)Public Health Emergency Response Act: the Governor's declaration, the Secretary of Health's coordination of the response, and the special…Legislature of New Mexico (Public Health Emergency Response Act)New MexicoStateMar. 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationHealth care ordersSupply chainStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-IN-004Ind. Code Title 16, Article 19, chapter 3: sections 16-19-3-4 (rules to protect the public health, including 'nuisances dangerous to public health' and 'the detection, reporting, prevention, and control of diseases'), 16-19-3-9 (quarantine), 16-19-3-10 (epidemics), 16-19-3-11 (abatement of conditions causative of disease), 16-19-3-12 (State enforcement within local jurisdictions in a public health emergency)State Department of Health: quarantine, epidemic-control, abatement and emergency-enforcement powersIndiana General Assembly (Indiana Code 2021 edition)IndianaStateJuly 1, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capSchools and child careQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-009Wis. Stat. § 254.59 (2019-20), Human health hazardsLocal health officer's mandatory order to abate or remove a human health hazard on private premises; owner or occupant to comply; abatement…Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute; executed by local health officers)WisconsinState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MET-LA-066Order of the Health Officer for Control of COVID-19: Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission in Licensed Congregate Health Care Facilities (Apr. 24, 2020)Order of the Health Officer for Control of COVID-19: Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission in Licensed Congregate Health Care FacilitiesCounty of Los Angeles Health OfficerLos Angeles County Public Health JurisdictionCountyApr. 24, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MA-054COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-1 (Reissuance of Certain Public Health Orders)Reissuance of Certain Public Health OrdersCommissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council (June 9, 2021) and the GovernorMassachusettsStateJune 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NY-016Chapter 134 of the Laws of 2020 (S. 8835), amending Public Health Law §§ 3081(5) and 3082(1) (Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act)An act to amend the public health law, in relation to amending provisions regarding health care facilities and professionals during the…New York State Legislature (S. 8835, signed by Governor Cuomo August 3, 2020), amending Public Health Law article 30-D (Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act, enacted April 3, 2020 as Part GGG of chapter 56 of 2020)New YorkStateAug. 3, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyHealth care ordersStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. NJ-083Department of Health memorandum to Home Health Agency and Hospice Administrators, Temporary Operational Waivers during a State of EmergencyHome health agencies and hospices may serve outside licensed geography without prior approval during the State of Emergency, subject to…Judith M. Persichilli, Commissioner of HealthNew JerseySector regulatorMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CA-015Statute: Health and Safety Code section 114409 (California Retail Food Code), permit suspension and closure on an imminent health hazardHealth and Safety Code section 114409: if any imminent health hazard is found and is not immediately corrected, the enforcement officer may…California Legislature (codified text published by the Legislative Counsel)CaliforniaStateJan. 1, 20132020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-OR-006Administrative rule: OAR 333-019-0010, Disease Related School, Child Care, and Worksite Restrictions: Imposition of Restrictions (COVID-19 added to the 'restrictable diseases' for food service facilities, schools, children's facilities and health care facilities by PH 17-2020)OAR 333-019-0010: no person may work at a school, child care facility, health care facility or food service facility while in a communicable…Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division (rule filed with the Secretary of State; official Oregon Administrative Rules Database text)OregonStateMar. 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutySchools and child careHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CT-002Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 19a-206 (nuisances; orders; injunctions; closure; civil penalties), 19a-207 (local enforcement of the Public Health Code; DPH enforcement in emergencies), 19a-221 (local quarantine and isolation orders; duty to carry out the Commissioner's emergency orders), 19a-230 (penalty)Chapter 368e, Municipal Health AuthoritiesConnecticut General Assembly (Conn. Gen. Stat. chapter 368e, Municipal Health Authorities)ConnecticutStateDec. 6, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-093Emergency Order Pursuant to MCL 333.2253 - Instructions to Laboratories, Health Professionals and Hospitals (COVID-19 Testing Prioritization and Reporting)CLIA-certified laboratories must prioritize COVID-19 sampling and testing as instructed by the Department; health professionals collecting…Robert Gordon, Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesMichigan - Department of Health and Human Services (State health department)StateMar. 23, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersWorkplace rulesSupply chainOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NV-010Nevada Revised Statutes chapter 446 (Food Establishments), as in force in 2020-2021 (Wayback Machine capture of the Legislature's chapter page, June 9, 2021), NRS 446.880, 446.935, 446.940, 446.945NRS Chapter 446 - Food Establishments (chapter page as published by the Nevada Legislature, archived June 9, 2021)Nevada Legislature; enforced by the health authority (the Southern Nevada Health District, the Washoe County Health District, the Carson City Health and Human Services Department and the Division of Public and Behavioral Health)NevadaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-048Amended Local Health Officer Order (isolation, quarantine and recovery facilities; homelessness de-intensification; behavioral health)Amended Local Health Officer OrderDr. Jeff Duchin, Local Health Officer, Public Health - Seattle & King CountyKing County, WashingtonCountyMay 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersQuarantine and isolationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-04-064Blanket Waiver for Home Health Agency Licensing Standards at N.J.A.C. 8:42 that are More Stringent than Waivers and Guidance Issued by CMS during the Public Health EmergencyBlanket Waiver for Home Health Agency Licensing StandardsCommissioner of HealthNew JerseyStateApr. 24, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-HEALTH-OTHER-021DEA-DC-043 (EO-DEA213), guidance: Administering certain controlled substances in the parking lot of a health care provider's DEA-registered location during the COVID-19 public health emergencyAdministering Certain CS in the parking lot of a healthcare provider's DEA-registered location during the COVID-19 public health emergencyDrug Enforcement Administration, Diversion Control Division (guidance document EO-DEA213)United States (federal); Drug Enforcement Administration, Diversion Control DivisionFederalJuly 28, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-003Order of the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Directing Vaccine Providers' Administration of COVID-19 VaccinesOrder Directing Vaccine Providers' Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines (80 percent of first doses within seven days; registration and…Alison V. Beam, Acting Secretary of HealthPennsylvania - Department of Health (State health department)StateFeb. 12, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingSupply chainPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-011Order of the Secretary of Health Requiring All Persons Submitting, Performing or Reporting COVID-19 Antigen Tests to Report ResultsOrder Requiring Reporting of Antigen Test Results (health care providers, practitioners, employers and other entities administering…Rachel L. Levine, MD, Secretary of HealthPennsylvania - Department of Health (State health department)StateOct. 13, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DE-007Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of DelawareDeclaration of a Public Health Emergency (Public Health Authority designated; medical-supply and bed-capacity assessments; Medicaid…Governor John C. CarneyDelawareStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Emergency declarationHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-IN-007410 IAC 1-2.5, Communicable Disease Reporting and Control (Title 410, Article 1, Rule 2.5; official compilation published by the Indiana Department of Health): sections 410 IAC 1-2.5-75 and -76 (reporting), -77 (disease intervention measures), -79 (general control measures), -80 to -148 (specific control measures)Communicable Disease Reporting and Control rule: duties of health officers, cases, carriers and contacts; general and specific control…Indiana Department of Health (Indiana State Department of Health; executive board rulemaking under Ind. Code 16-19-3-4 and 16-41-2-1)IndianaStateNov. 25, 20152020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-HEALTH-OTHER-001Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency, 85 Fed. Reg. 22024 (Apr. 21, 2020)Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health EmergencyRoger T. Severino, Director, Office for Civil Rights, HHSUnited States (federal); Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil RightsFederalMar. 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Telework mandateHealth care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CT-012Executive Order No. 7U, § 1 (Apr. 5, 2020): Protection from Civil Liability for Actions or Omissions in Support of the State's COVID-19 Response (health care professionals and facilities); superseded and replaced by EO 7V § 6 (Apr. 7, 2020, Ex. CT-014); facility immunity expired Mar. 1, 2021 by EO 10A § 4 (Ex. CT-036)Protection of Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic and Response - Protection from Civil Liability for Actions or Omissions in…Governor Ned LamontConnecticutStateApr. 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyHealth care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. NJ-050Executive Order No. 242 (2021)End of the general business restrictions: indoor public-space mask requirement lifted; six-foot capacity rules for dining and businesses…Governor Philip D. MurphyNew JerseyStateMay 24, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read