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Ex. DUT-MA-012St. 1950, c. 639 (the Civil Defense Act), ss. 1, 5, 7, 8, 8AAn Act to Provide for the Safety of the Commonwealth During the Existence of an Emergency Resulting from Disaster or from Hostile ActionGeneral Court; approved by the Governor July 20, 1950 (emergency law)MassachusettsStateJuly 20, 19502020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-01529 U.S.C. 654(a)(1)-(2)Duties of employers and employees (the general duty clause)Congress (Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Pub. L. 91-596, s. 5)United States (applies to Massachusetts private employers; no State plan for the private sector)FederalDec. 29, 19702020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-017Chapter 64 of the Acts of 2020An Act to Provide Liability Protections for Health Care Workers and Facilities During the COVID-19 PandemicGeneral Court; approved by Governor Charles D. Baker (emergency law)MassachusettsStateApr. 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyHealth care ordersStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-003Press release, 'AG Healey Announces Enhanced Resources for Workers to Report Safety Concerns As State Begins Phased Reopening' (May 20, 2020)Attorney General's statement that the mandatory safety standards apply to all workplaces, that every business must adopt a written COVID-19…Attorney General Maura Healey (Office of the Attorney General, Fair Labor Division)MassachusettsStateMay 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-020Desrosiers v. Governor, 486 Mass. 369, SJC-12983 (argued Sept. 11, 2020; decided Dec. 10, 2020)Decision holding that the Civil Defense Act authorized the Governor's March 10, 2020 declaration and the COVID-19 emergency orders, that the…Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts (Lenk, Gaziano, Lowy, Budd, Cypher, Kafker, JJ.; opinion by Budd, J.)MassachusettsCourtDec. 10, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-028Governor's Declaration Pursuant to General Laws Chapter 17, Section 2A (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit MA-049; cross-reference, not re-saved)Declaration that an emergency exists that is detrimental to the public health in the Commonwealth (the 'modified public health emergency')Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersVaccination or testingPrimary 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-031Chapter 16 of the Acts of 2021, s. 10 (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit AGY-ST-LABOR-WORKPLACE-009; cross-reference, not re-saved); Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2021 (extension; Ex. AGY-ST-LABOR-WORKPLACE-042)An Act Providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick LeaveGeneral Court; approved by the Governor (emergency law)MassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-030COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-1 (June 14, 2021) (library exhibit MA-054; cross-reference, not re-saved)Reissuance of fourteen public health emergency orders under the May 28, 2021 declaration (EMS continuity; long-term care control; face…Commissioner of Public Health, with the authorization of the Public Health Council (June 9, 2021) and the approval of the GovernorMassachusettsStateJune 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-001G.L. c. 17, s. 2AEmergency powers of the Commissioner of Public Health upon the Governor's declaration of an emergency detrimental to the public healthGeneral Court (codified statute administered by the Commissioner of Public Health)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-002G.L. c. 111, s. 6Power to define diseases deemed dangerous to public health; control and preventionGeneral Court (codified statute administered by the Department of Public Health)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-004G.L. c. 111, s. 31Health regulations of boards of health; publication as notice to all persons; penaltyGeneral Court (codified statute; powers exercised by municipal boards of health)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-005G.L. c. 111, s. 95Powers and duties of boards in cases of infectious diseasesGeneral Court (codified statute; powers exercised by municipal boards of health)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-006G.L. c. 111, s. 104Prevention of spread of infection; public notice; removalGeneral Court (codified statute; duties of selectmen and boards of health)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary 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-009105 CMR 300.200Isolation and Quarantine RequirementsDepartment of Public Health (regulation under G.L. c. 111, ss. 6, 7 and 109 and related sections)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-010105 CMR 300.210Procedures for Isolation and QuarantineDepartment of Public Health (regulation)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-011105 CMR 300.100Diseases Reportable to Local Boards of Health (COVID-19 listed)Department of Public Health (regulation)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-013G.L. c. 149, s. 6Safety devices and means to prevent accidents and diseases generallyGeneral Court (codified statute administered by the Department of Labor Standards and the Attorney General)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-014G.L. c. 149, s. 113Light, ventilation, cleanliness, sanitation and heat in establishmentsGeneral Court (codified statute; rules by the Attorney General)MassachusettsStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary 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
Ex. DUT-MA-018G.L. c. 40, s. 21DNon-criminal disposition of violations of ordinances, by-laws, rules and regulationsGeneral Court (codified statute; adopted by cities and towns by ordinance or by-law)MassachusettsStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read

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