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Ex. MT-085County COVID-19 emergency declaration of March 13, 2020 (rescinded July 2021) and county public health rules (masks; gathering limits) tightened January 2021 and no longer enforced after HB 257 (May 2021)Lewis and Clark County COVID-19 emergency declaration and public health rulesLewis and Clark County Commissioners; Lewis and Clark City-County Board of Health and Health OfficerLewis and Clark County (Helena), MontanaCountyMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationGathering capFace-covering requirementConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-MT-013Mont. Code Ann. 27-1-1602 (SB 65 sec. 2)Liability (COVID-19 civil liability protection)Montana Legislature (67th), Senate Bill 65, Ch. 2, L. 2021, approved by Governor Gianforte Feb. 10, 2021MontanaStateFeb. 10, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-014Mont. Code Ann. 27-1-1606 (SB 65 sec. 6)Affirmative defense -- reasonable measures consistent with regulations, orders, and public health guidanceMontana Legislature (67th), Senate Bill 65, Ch. 2, L. 2021MontanaStateFeb. 10, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-015Mont. Code Ann. 27-1-1601 (SB 65 sec. 1)Definitions ('public health guidance'; 'person'; 'premises'; 'personal protective equipment')Montana Legislature (67th), Senate Bill 65, Ch. 2, L. 2021MontanaStateFeb. 10, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-016Mont. Code Ann. 27-1-1608 (SB 65 sec. 8)Limitation on requirementsMontana Legislature (67th), Senate Bill 65, Ch. 2, L. 2021MontanaStateFeb. 10, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementVaccination or testingOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-005Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-118Powers and duties of local health officersMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 2)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capEvents and venuesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-007Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-124Penalties for violationsMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 2)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-029Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116 (Powers and duties of local boards of health) (cross-reference to Ex. MT-073)Powers and duties of local boards of health, including the 2021 limits of subsection (5) and the enforcement saving clause of subsection (7)Montana Legislature (Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116, as amended by Ch. 324 and Ch. 408, L. 2021 (HB 121, approved Apr. 16, 2021; HB 257, approved May 7, 2021))MontanaStateApr. 16, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-030Mont. Code Ann. 49-2-312 (cross-reference to Ex. MT-072)Discrimination based on vaccination status or possession of immunity passport prohibited -- definitionsMontana Legislature (67th), House Bill 702, Ch. 418, L. 2021, approved May 7, 2021MontanaStateMay 7, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MT-061Memorandum of the Chief Justice, May 17, 2021: Updated Judicial Branch Covid-19 ProtocolsUpdated Judicial Branch Covid-19 Protocols, May 17, 2021Chief Justice Mike McGrath, Supreme Court of MontanaMontana (statewide judiciary)CourtMay 17, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. MT-042Temporary Emergency Rule I, MAR Notice No. 37-960 (Notice of Adoption of Temporary Emergency Rule)In the matter of the adoption of Temporary Emergency Rule I to allow students and/or their parents or guardians the ability to opt-out of…Montana Department of Public Health and Human ServicesMontanaStateAug. 31, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. MT-088School district mask requirements for the 2021-22 school year (Missoula, Bozeman, Helena, Billings, Whitefish)2021-22 school district mask requirements (Montana)Boards of Trustees of the named school districtsMissoula County Public Schools; Bozeman, Helena, Billings and Whitefish school districts, MontanaCityAug. 31, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-MT-001Mont. Code Ann. 50-1-202General powers and duties (Department of Public Health and Human Services)Montana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 1)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-002Mont. Code Ann. 50-1-203Public health inspectionsMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 1)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-003Mont. Code Ann. 50-1-204Quarantine and isolation measuresMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 1)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-004Mont. Code Ann. 50-1-103Enforcement of public health lawsMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 1)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-006Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-123Compliance order authorizedMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 2)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-008Mont. Code Ann. 10-3-104General authority of governorMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 10, ch. 3)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-009Mont. Code Ann. 10-3-103Definitions ('disaster' includes 'outbreak of disease'; 'emergency')Montana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 10, ch. 3)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-010Mont. Code Ann. 50-71-201Employer to provide safe workplace and to purchase, furnish, and require use of health and safety items -- safe practicesMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 71)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-011Mont. Code Ann. 50-71-202Employer to provide and maintain safe place of employmentMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 71)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-012Mont. Code Ann. 39-71-1504Safety programs -- educational activitiesMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 39, ch. 71, part 15, Montana Safety Culture Act)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-017Mont. Code Ann. 50-50-105Diseased person not to handle foodMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 50, Food Establishments)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read

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