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Ex. AR-004Executive Order 20-16Executive Order to Amend Executive Order 20-03... for the Purpose of Extending Executive Order 20-06 to Assist State Agencies in Rendering…Governor Asa HutchinsonArkansasStateApr. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Emergency declarationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AR-054ADH Directive for Gym, Fitness Center, Athletic Club and Weight Room Reopening (effective May 4, 2020; Phase 2 June 15; amended June 22, 2020)Gym reopening with screening, masks, twelve-foot spacing and sanitationSecretary of Health, Arkansas Department of HealthArkansasSector regulatorMay 4, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AR-056ADH Directive Regarding Large Outdoor Venues (amended May 11, 2020; effective May 4 for 50 or fewer, May 18 for 33 percent, June 15 for 66 percent)Outdoor venues: fifty persons, then 33 percent, then 66 percent with an approved planSecretary of Health, Arkansas Department of HealthArkansasStateMay 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. AR-053ADH Directive for Barber Shops, Body Art Establishments, Cosmetology Establishments, Massage Therapy Clinics/Spas, and Medical Spas (effective May 6, 2020; Phase 2 June 15, 2020)Personal-care reopening by appointment, then walk-ins, with screening, masking and distancingSecretary of Health, Arkansas Department of HealthArkansasSector regulatorMay 6, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AR-051ADH Directive on Resuming Restaurant Dine-in Operations (effective May 11, 2020; revised May 18; Phase 2 revision June 15, 2020)Restaurant dine-in at one-third then 66 percent of seating with masking, distancing and service rulesSecretary of Health, Arkansas Department of HealthArkansasSector regulatorMay 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AR-055ADH Directive Regarding Large Indoor Venues (amended May 11, 2020; effective May 18; Phase 2 June 15, 2020)Indoor venues: 66 percent with an approved plan; twelve-foot performer separation; maskingSecretary of Health, Arkansas Department of HealthArkansasStateMay 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. AR-052ADH Directive on Resuming Bar or Club Operations (effective May 26, 2020; Phase 2 revision June 15, 2020)Bars and clubs: closed from March 20, resumed May 26 with distancing, 66 percent from June 15Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of HealthArkansasSector regulatorMay 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AR-006Executive Order 20-33Executive Order Pursuant to the Public Health Emergency Concerning COVID-19... for the Purpose of Protecting Arkansas Businesses from…Governor Asa HutchinsonArkansasStateJune 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Workplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AR-050ADH Business Limitations Directive (May 8, 2020), Phase 2 revision effective June 15, 2020Directive imposing operating protocols on all businesses, manufacturers and construction companies; lifting the lodging-guest limits and the…Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of HealthArkansasStateMay 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AR-057ADH Directive for Reopening of Casinos, Phase 2 revision effective June 15, 2020Casinos at 66 percent with approved plan, contact tracing, screening and maskingSecretary of Health, Arkansas Department of HealthArkansasSector regulatorJune 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-012Information and Resources for Employers and Employees Affected by the COVID-19 EmergencyArkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, Information and Resources for Employers and Employees Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency…Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing (Secretary Daryl Bassett; Director Ralph T. Hudson)ArkansasStateAug. 3, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AR-063ADH Directive on Resuming Restaurant Dine-in Operations, modified September 9, 2020 (self-service and buffets)Restaurant directive as modified to permit buffets under masking, gloving, monitoring and utensil-replacement rulesSecretary of Health, Arkansas Department of HealthArkansasSector regulatorSept. 9, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AR-016Executive Order 20-54Executive Order Pursuant to the Public Health Emergency Concerning COVID-19... for the Purpose of Clarifying Arkansas Unemployment Insurance…Governor Asa HutchinsonArkansasStateDec. 29, 20202020 Q42021 Q1OtherPrimary source read
Ex. AR-066ADH Directive Regarding Indoor Venues, revision effective January 2, 2021 (until March 1, 2021 unless extended)Indoor venues over ten attendees require a plan approved by the Secretary of HealthSecretary of Health, Arkansas Department of HealthArkansasStateJan. 2, 20212021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. AR-067ADH Guidance Regarding Indoor Venues (directive revised Feb. 15, 2021; converted to guidance Feb. 26, 2021)The indoor-venue directive in its final form, recording its conversion to guidance on February 26, 2021Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of HealthArkansasStateFeb. 15, 20212021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. AR-027In re Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic / Vaccine Eligibility (per curiam, Mar. 4, 2021)Per curiam designating justice-system workers as Phase 1-B essential workers eligible for vaccinationSupreme Court of ArkansasArkansasCourtMar. 4, 20212021 Q1Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-003Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-101, Violations -- PenaltiesArk. Code Ann. 20-7-101. Violations -- Penalties (misdemeanor for violating the act or any order or rule under it; each day a separate…General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1913, No. 96, sec. 28)ArkansasStateMar. 18, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-006Act 401 of 2021 (SB 254)An Act to Ensure that Businesses Are Not Penalized by the Department of Health for the Behavior of Patrons or Customers During the…General Assembly of Arkansas, 93rd General Assembly (SB 254, Sen. K. Hammer)ArkansasStateMar. 18, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOtherPrimary 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. AR-015Executive Order 21-07 (Mar. 31, 2021)Executive Order to Renew the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the Spread and Impact of COVID-19Governor Asa HutchinsonArkansasStateMar. 31, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Emergency declarationHealth care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-004Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-113, NuisancesArk. Code Ann. 20-7-113. Nuisances (Governor may require the Board to examine nuisances affecting life and health, declare public nuisances…General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1881, No. 85, secs. 8-9)ArkansasStateMar. 28, 20242020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-017Sullivan v. Romero, order of dismissal (Pulaski Cnty. Cir. Ct., Oct. 2020); appeal No. CV-20-721 dismissed on appellants' motion (Ark. Apr. 2021)Sullivan v. Romero: eighteen legislators' challenge to forty-three Department of Health COVID-19 directives (Mar. 13-Aug. 21, 2020) as rules…Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas (Judge Wendell Griffen); Supreme Court of Arkansas (No. CV-20-721)ArkansasCourt2020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyOtherConfirmed from a secondary source