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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-PA-003Statute (Emergency Management Services Code, Title 35, Part V, Chapter 73, sec. 7301)35 Pa.C.S. sec. 7301, General authority of GovernorGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateNov. 26, 19782020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TX-011Tex. Gov't Code §§ 418.018(c) and 418.108(g)Movement of People; Declaration of Local Disaster (control of movement of persons and occupancy of premises)Texas Legislature (Government Code ch. 418)TexasStateSept. 1, 19872020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WV-01564 C.S.R. 7, Reportable Diseases, Events and Conditions (legislative rule)Reportable Diseases, Events and Conditions: reporting duties; outbreak reporting; control measures; isolation, quarantine and placarding…West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health (legislative rule authorized by the Legislature)West VirginiaStateJuly 12, 20132020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-ID-001Idaho Code section 56-1003(7) (text as in force March 2020 through June 30, 2021)Powers and duties of the director: orders of isolation and quarantine; misdemeanor for violationIdaho Legislature (Idaho Code tit. 56, ch. 10, Department of Health and Welfare)IdahoStateJuly 1, 20162020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CO-006C.R.S. § 24-33.5-704 (The governor and disaster emergencies - response - duties and limitations)The governor and disaster emergencies - response - duties and limitationsColorado General Assembly (OLLS, Colorado Revised Statutes 2018)ColoradoStateOct. 1, 20182020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-IN-015Ind. Code Title 10, Article 14 (2020 edition): section 10-14-3-34 (Offenses) as in force from the recodification of 2003 through April 14, 2021, with sections 10-14-3-11, -12 and -22Emergency Management and Disaster Law, 2020 edition: the Class B misdemeanor for knowing, intentional or reckless violation, recited in…Indiana General Assembly (Indiana Code 2020 edition)IndianaStateApr. 14, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeCapacity limitStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-FINANCIAL-001Interagency Statement on Pandemic Planning (SR 20-3 / CA 20-2)Interagency Statement on Pandemic PlanningFFIEC (transmitted by Federal Reserve SR 20-3 / CA 20-2, OCC Bulletin 2020-13, FDIC FIL-14-2020)United States; Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council on behalf of the Federal Reserve Board, FDIC, OCC, NCUA, CFPB and State Liaison Committee (federal interagency)FederalMar. 6, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Telework mandateWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-DEFENSE-GUARD-039Civilian Personnel Guidance for DoD Components in Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Mar. 8, 2020), with Questions and AnswersDoD Civilian Workforce Guidance (COVID-19)Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and ReadinessDepartment of Defense civilian workforceFederalMar. 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Telework mandateWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-FINANCIAL-074FINRA Regulatory Notice 20-08Pandemic-Related Business Continuity Planning, Guidance and Regulatory ReliefFINRAUnited States; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (self-regulatory organization registered under Exchange Act § 15A, 15 U.S.C. § 78o-3, subject to SEC oversight)Sector regulatorMar. 9, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Telework mandateWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-13-028Regulatory Notice 20-08Pandemic-Related Business Continuity Planning, Guidance and Regulatory ReliefFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority (self-regulatory organization under SEC oversight)United StatesSector regulatorMar. 9, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Telework mandateOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-074MO DOC 'COVID-19: Department of Corrections Preparation' newsroom page (as archived Mar. 25, 2020)Offender visiting suspended at all State prisons for 30 days from Mar. 12, 2020; screening of any person entering any Department facility…Missouri Department of Corrections (Director Anne L. Precythe)Missouri Department of Corrections; State levelStateMar. 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Context (guidance or announcement)Telework mandateGathering capWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MD-096Order of the Governor (Mar. 12, 2020), For the Implementation of Elevated Level II of Pandemic Flu and Other Infectious Diseases Attendance and Leave Policy for Executive Branch State EmployeesFor the Implementation of Elevated Level II of Pandemic Flu and Other Infectious Diseases Attendance and Leave Policy for Executive Branch…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Telework mandateWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-078Oregon DOC COVID-19 page (as archived Mar. 25, 2020), with releases of Mar. 12, 17 and 24, 2020All visiting suspended at all 14 State prisons effective Mar. 13, 2020, including non-contact visits; institution access limited to…Oregon Department of Corrections (Director Colette S. Peters)Oregon Department of Corrections; State levelStateMar. 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Context (guidance or announcement)Telework mandateGathering capWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-005S.C. Code Ann. § 25-1-440Additional powers and duties of Governor during declared emergencyGeneral Assembly of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaStateJune 11, 20082020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MET-LAS-024Mayor's declaration of emergency in the City of Reno (Mar. 13, 2020) and the City Manager's telework and service-reduction orders, reported to and accepted by the Council Mar. 25, 2020D.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Summary of actions taken pursuant to Section 8 of Reno Municipal Code regarding the City of Reno's…Reno City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board (joint regular meeting, Mar. 25, 2020, item D.1); Mayor Hillary Schieve (declaration of Mar. 13, 2020); City Manager Sabra Newby (staff and service orders)City of Reno, NevadaCityMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationTelework mandateCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. VT-001Executive Order No. 01-20Declaration of State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19 and National Guard Call-OutGovernor Philip B. ScottVermontStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Emergency declarationTelework mandateGathering capHealth care ordersCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-064DOCCS, 'Suspensions, Restrictions and Cancellations in Response to COVID-19' (as archived Apr. 11, 2020)Visitation at all 52 correctional facilities suspended statewide (from Mar. 14, 2020) until Apr. 29, 2020; all in-person reports of…New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Acting Commissioner Anthony J. Annucci)New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision; State levelStateMar. 14, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Telework mandateGathering capCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-ME-00437-B M.R.S. secs. 703 (definitions), 741(3)(H) (delegation), 742 (emergency proclamation; Governor's powers; sec. 742(1)(C)(2), (5), (8), (12), (13) and (1)(E)), 743 (termination), 786 (enforcement; Class E crime; arrest), 822 (compliance-conditioned immunity), 827 (aid in emergency; Class E crime), 829 (duty of agencies to execute and enforce orders), 834 (inconsistent laws suspended)Title 37-B, Chapter 13: Maine Emergency Management Agency (Maine Revised Statutes, chapter compilation generated October 20, 2025)Maine Legislature (37-B M.R.S. chapter 13, Maine Emergency Management Agency; Governor's emergency powers)MaineStateMar. 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-OK-00663 O.S. 683.9 (text effective Nov. 1, 2009 to June 30, 2025)Emergency Powers and Duties of GovernorOklahoma Legislature (Oklahoma Emergency Management Act of 2003)OklahomaStateNov. 1, 20092020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capSupply chainStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-FINANCIAL-031Letter to Credit Unions 20-CU-03Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19NCUAUnited States; National Credit Union Administration (federal)FederalMar. 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Stay-at-homeTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-FINANCIAL-032Letter to Credit Unions 20-CU-05Offsite Examination and Supervision ApproachNCUAUnited States; National Credit Union Administration (federal)FederalMar. 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Telework mandateOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-HEALTH-OTHER-009DEA-DC-016, COVID-19 Information Page: Telemedicine (designation that the section 802(54)(D) telemedicine allowance applies to all schedule II-V controlled substances in all areas of the United States)Use of Telemedicine While Providing Medication Assisted Treatment / COVID-19 Telemedicine (updated)Drug Enforcement Administration, Diversion Control Division (with the HHS Secretary's designation of Mar. 16, 2020)United States (federal); Drug Enforcement Administration, Diversion Control DivisionFederalMar. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Telework mandateHealth care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WV-008W. Va. Code ch. 15, art. 5 (whole article), §§ 15-5-2, 15-5-6, 15-5-17 and 15-5-18 relied onEmergency Management Act: definition of 'disaster' (including 'epidemic'); proclamation of a state of emergency and additional powers of the…West Virginia Legislature (codified statute)West VirginiaStateFeb. 23, 20232020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. FL-083Informational Memorandum OIR-20-03MGuidance for Business Continuity and Continuity of Operations PlansOffice of Insurance Regulation, Commissioner David AltmaierFloridaSector regulatorMar. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Telework mandateWorkplace rulesPrimary source read