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Ex. DUT-MN-012Minn. R. 4626.1795 (Food Code § 8-404.11, Ceasing Operations and Emergency Reporting)Minnesota Food Code: licensee shall immediately discontinue operations on an imminent health hazardMinnesota Department of Health (Minnesota Food Code, Minn. R. ch. 4626)MinnesotaStateJan. 2, 20192020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MSP-002Emergency Regulation No. 2020-1Adopting Emergency Executive Order 20-04 (closure of bars, restaurants and other places of public accommodation) as a City emergency…Mayor Jacob FreyCity of MinneapolisCityMar. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MSP-021Emergency Executive Orders compendium (City page)City of Saint Paul Emergency Executive Orders 2020-1 through 2022-18 and the emergency declaration continuations (full text as published by…Mayor Melvin Carter III (Office of the Mayor; Saint Paul Emergency Management)City of Saint Paul, MinnesotaCityMar. 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationBusiness closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-24-011Emergency Executive Order 20-12, Preserving Access to Human Services Programs During the COVID-19 Peacetime EmergencyPreserving Access to Human Services Programs During the COVID-19 Peacetime EmergencyGovernor Tim Walz (Emergency Executive Order, approved by the Executive Council)MinnesotaStateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MSP-006Emergency Regulation No. 2020-8Amending Emergency Regulation 2020-1 to include licensed commercial pedal carsMayor Jacob FreyCity of MinneapolisCityMar. 21, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Business closurePrimary source read
Ex. MN-011Minnesota EO 20-23 (Mar. 27, 2020; to May 27, 2021)Authorizing Minnesota Health-Related Licensing Boards to Modify Requirements During the COVID-19 Peacetime EmergencyGovernor Tim Walz (authorizing the health-related licensing boards)MinnesotaSector regulatorMar. 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MN-043Laws of Minnesota 2020, chapter 75, section 1Limited Off-Sale for Restaurants Closed by Executive Order ('An act relating to liquor; allowing certain on-sale licensees to make off-sales…Minnesota Legislature (91st Legislature, 2020 Regular Session), S.F. No. 4489, signed by Governor Tim Walz April 17, 2020, 4:19 p.m.MinnesotaStateApr. 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Business closureAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. MN-018Emergency Executive Order 20-51Requiring Facilities to Prioritize Surgeries and Procedures and Provide Safe Environment during COVID-19 Peacetime EmergencyGovernor Tim WalzMinnesotaStateMay 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-01-067Emergency Executive Order 20-51Requiring Facilities to Safely Resume Elective Surgeries and Procedures That Utilize Personal Protective Equipment or Ventilators During the…Governor Tim WalzMinnesotaStateMay 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-02-023Emergency Executive Order 20-51Requiring Facilities to Prioritize Surgeries and Procedures and Provide Safe Environment during COVID-19 Peacetime EmergencyGovernor Tim WalzMinnesotaStateMay 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-03-020Emergency Executive Order 20-51Requiring Facilities to Prioritize Surgeries and Procedures and Provide Safe Environment during COVID-19 Peacetime EmergencyGovernor Tim WalzMinnesotaStateMay 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MN-021Emergency Executive Order 20-55Protecting the Rights and Health of At-Risk Populations during the COVID-19 Peacetime EmergencyGovernor Tim WalzMinnesotaStateMay 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Stay-at-homeTelework mandateHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MSP-013Emergency Regulation No. 2020-17Bar areas in restaurants, nightclubs, breweries, distilleries, taprooms and indoor spaces of entertainment ordered closed; counter service…Mayor Jacob FreyCity of MinneapolisCityJuly 30, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Business closureCapacity limitAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. MN-032Emergency Executive Order 20-99, Implementing a Four Week Dial Back on Certain Activities to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 (Nov. 18, 2020)Implementing a Four Week Dial Back on Certain Activities to Slow the Spread of COVID-19Governor Tim WalzMinnesotaStateNov. 18, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Business closureTelework mandateGathering capCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MSP-033Emergency Executive Order 2020-40Inactive status for licenses of businesses not operating under Emergency Executive Order 20-99 closures (rescinding EEO 2020-37 of Nov. 21…Mayor Melvin Carter IIICity of Saint PaulCityDec. 4, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Business closureAlcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MSP-034Emergency Executive Order 2020-41Extending EEO 2020-10 subject to Emergency Executive Order 20-99 (pause of all on-site food and beverage service, indoors and outdoors)Mayor Melvin Carter IIICity of Saint PaulCityDec. 9, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Business closurePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MN-016Attorney General statement, 'State of Minnesota Executive Order Enforcement Tools' (Dec. 16, 2020)State of Minnesota Executive Order Enforcement Tools: enforcement authority and penalties for violations of Executive Orders (AG, MDH, DLI…Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (Office of the Attorney General)MinnesotaStateDec. 16, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MN-033Emergency Executive Order 20-103Extending and Modifying Executive Order 20-99Governor Tim WalzMinnesotaStateDec. 16, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Business closureCapacity limitGathering capTravel and quarantineCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-15-022Emergency Executive Order 20-99 (Four Week Dial Back), as extended by EO 20-103 (Dec. 16, 2020)Implementing a Four Week Dial Back on Certain Activities to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 (organized youth and adult sports paused)Governor Tim WalzMinnesotaStateNov. 18, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Business closureGathering capEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-MN-017State of Minnesota v. Alibi Drinkery, LLC, No. 19HA-CV-20-4167, Temporary Injunction with incorporated memorandum (filed Dec. 31, 2020)Temporary Injunction: State's request granted; Defendant's request to dissolve the temporary restraining order denied; Executive Order 20-99…Minnesota District Court, First Judicial District, Dakota County (Hon. Jerome B. Abrams)Minnesota (Dakota County, First Judicial District)CourtDec. 31, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitPrimary source read
Ex. MN-034Emergency Executive Order 20-104Safely Reopening Pools for Lap Swim, Lessons, and Organized Swim TeamsGovernor Tim WalzMinnesotaStateDec. 23, 20202021 Q1Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MN-009Minn. R. 5205.0010 (current text, published October 30, 2025)Adoption of Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards by Reference (29 C.F.R. parts 1904, 1910 and others, with the listed Federal…Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MNOSHA), by rule under Minn. Stat. § 182.655MinnesotaStateOct. 30, 20252020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MN-001Minn. Stat. § 144.12, subd. 1 (2020)Regulation, Enforcement, Licenses, Fees: Commissioner of Health's power to control communicable disease, disinfection and quarantine of…Minnesota Legislature (codified; administered by the Commissioner of Health)MinnesotaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MN-004Minn. Stat. § 144.99 (2020)Enforcement (Health Enforcement Consolidation Act): remedies, access, correction orders, administrative penalty orders, injunctive relief…Minnesota Legislature (Health Enforcement Consolidation Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 144.989-144.993; administered by the Commissioner of Health)MinnesotaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MN-005Minn. Stat. § 145A.04 (2020)Powers and Duties of Community Health Board: investigation, reporting and control of communicable diseases; removal and abatement of public…Minnesota Legislature (Local Public Health Act, Minn. Stat. ch. 145A)Minnesota (community health boards: counties, cities and multi-county boards statewide)State2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyPrimary source read

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