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Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-057MBTA face-covering requirement effective May 6, 2020 (Executive Order for face coverings takes effect)Executive Order for Face Coverings Takes Effect Wednesday, May 6Massachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (implementing the Governor's Order No. 31)StateMay 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-092MBTA face-covering requirement for all customers effective May 6, 2020 (with rear-door boarding and disinfection protocols)Executive Order for Face Coverings Takes Effect Wednesday, May 6 (posted May 5, 2020)MBTA (implementing COVID-19 Order No. 31)Massachusetts Bay Transportation AuthoritySector regulatorMay 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-093MBTA notice: face covering enforcement takes effect November 6, 2020Face Covering Enforcement Takes Effect November 6 (posted November 6, 2020)MBTAMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthoritySector regulatorNov. 6, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantineConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-070MBTA Spring 2021 Commuter Rail schedules (direction set Feb. 22, 2021; schedules effective Apr. 5, 2021)MBTA Sets Direction for Spring 2021 Commuter Rail SchedulesMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Commuter Rail)StateFeb. 22, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Travel and quarantineOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-071MBTA notice of Apr. 30, 2021: face coverings continue to be required on MBTA vehicles, stations and platforms for all riders including the fully vaccinated; State civil fines end Apr. 30, 2021, denial of boarding and removal continueReminder: Face Coverings Continue To Be Required on MBTA Vehicles, Stations and PlatformsMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityStateApr. 30, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-072MBTA notice of May 14, 2021: face coverings required on vehicles, in stations and facilities, on platforms and at bus stops for all riders regardless of vaccination statusReminder: Face Coverings Are Required on MBTA Vehicles, Stations and PlatformsMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityStateMay 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. MET-BOS-095MBTA reminder: face coverings required on all MBTA vehicles, stations and platforms regardless of vaccination status; refusal grounds for denial of boarding or removalReminder: Face Coverings Are Required on MBTA Vehicles, Stations, Platforms (posted May 14, 2021)MBTA (applying the CDC conveyance mask order, 86 Fed. Reg. 8025, and TSA security directives)Massachusetts Bay Transportation AuthoritySector regulatorMay 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-029Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Face Coverings to be Worn in Certain Settings (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit MA-050; cross-reference, not re-saved)DPH face-covering order for health care facilities and board-licensed practice locations, congregate care, shelters, houses of correction…Commissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council and the GovernorMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-007G.L. c. 111, s. 122Regulations relative to nuisances; examinationsGeneral Court (codified statute; powers of municipal boards of health)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-008G.L. c. 111, s. 127AState sanitary code; adoption; enforcement; jurisdictionGeneral Court (codified statute; State Sanitary Code adopted by the Department of Public Health and enforced by boards of health)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-019105 CMR 590.014(A)Permits: Suspension and Revocation; Summary Suspension of Permit/Emergency Closure without a Prior HearingDepartment of Public Health (State Sanitary Code, Chapter X; enforced by local boards of health)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read

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