| Ex. AR-004 | Executive Order 20-16Executive Order to Amend Executive Order 20-03... for the Purpose of Extending Executive Order 20-06 to Assist State Agencies in Rendering… | Governor Asa Hutchinson | ArkansasState | Apr. 13, 2020 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1 | Emergency declarationOther | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-054 | ADH Directive for Gym, Fitness Center, Athletic Club and Weight Room Reopening (effective May 4, 2020; Phase 2 June 15; amended June 22, 2020)Gym reopening with screening, masks, twelve-foot spacing and sanitation | Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health | ArkansasSector regulator | May 4, 2020 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1 | Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-056 | ADH Directive Regarding Large Outdoor Venues (amended May 11, 2020; effective May 4 for 50 or fewer, May 18 for 33 percent, June 15 for 66 percent)Outdoor venues: fifty persons, then 33 percent, then 66 percent with an approved plan | Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health | ArkansasState | May 11, 2020 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1 | Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venues | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-053 | ADH Directive for Barber Shops, Body Art Establishments, Cosmetology Establishments, Massage Therapy Clinics/Spas, and Medical Spas (effective May 6, 2020; Phase 2 June 15, 2020)Personal-care reopening by appointment, then walk-ins, with screening, masking and distancing | Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health | ArkansasSector regulator | May 6, 2020 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1 | Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-051 | ADH Directive on Resuming Restaurant Dine-in Operations (effective May 11, 2020; revised May 18; Phase 2 revision June 15, 2020)Restaurant dine-in at one-third then 66 percent of seating with masking, distancing and service rules | Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health | ArkansasSector regulator | May 11, 2020 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1 | Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rules | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-055 | ADH Directive Regarding Large Indoor Venues (amended May 11, 2020; effective May 18; Phase 2 June 15, 2020)Indoor venues: 66 percent with an approved plan; twelve-foot performer separation; masking | Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health | ArkansasState | May 11, 2020 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1 | Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venues | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-052 | ADH Directive on Resuming Bar or Club Operations (effective May 26, 2020; Phase 2 revision June 15, 2020)Bars and clubs: closed from March 20, resumed May 26 with distancing, 66 percent from June 15 | Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health | ArkansasSector regulator | May 26, 2020 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1 | Capacity limitFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rules | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-006 | Executive Order 20-33Executive Order Pursuant to the Public Health Emergency Concerning COVID-19... for the Purpose of Protecting Arkansas Businesses from… | Governor Asa Hutchinson | ArkansasState | June 15, 2020 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2 | Workplace rulesOther | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-050 | ADH Business Limitations Directive (May 8, 2020), Phase 2 revision effective June 15, 2020Directive imposing operating protocols on all businesses, manufacturers and construction companies; lifting the lodging-guest limits and the… | Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health | ArkansasState | May 8, 2020 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1 | Capacity limitTravel and quarantineWorkplace rules | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-057 | ADH Directive for Reopening of Casinos, Phase 2 revision effective June 15, 2020Casinos at 66 percent with approved plan, contact tracing, screening and masking | Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health | ArkansasSector regulator | June 15, 2020 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1 | Capacity limitFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules | Primary source read | |
| Ex. DUT-AR-012 | Information and Resources for Employers and Employees Affected by the COVID-19 EmergencyArkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, Information and Resources for Employers and Employees Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency… | Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing (Secretary Daryl Bassett; Director Ralph T. Hudson) | ArkansasState | Aug. 3, 2020 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3 | Standing dutyWorkplace rulesOther | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-063 | ADH Directive on Resuming Restaurant Dine-in Operations, modified September 9, 2020 (self-service and buffets)Restaurant directive as modified to permit buffets under masking, gloving, monitoring and utensil-replacement rules | Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health | ArkansasSector regulator | Sept. 9, 2020 | 2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1 | Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-016 | Executive Order 20-54Executive Order Pursuant to the Public Health Emergency Concerning COVID-19... for the Purpose of Clarifying Arkansas Unemployment Insurance… | Governor Asa Hutchinson | ArkansasState | Dec. 29, 2020 | 2020 Q42021 Q1 | Other | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-066 | ADH Directive Regarding Indoor Venues, revision effective January 2, 2021 (until March 1, 2021 unless extended)Indoor venues over ten attendees require a plan approved by the Secretary of Health | Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health | ArkansasState | Jan. 2, 2021 | 2021 Q1 | Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venues | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-067 | ADH Guidance Regarding Indoor Venues (directive revised Feb. 15, 2021; converted to guidance Feb. 26, 2021)The indoor-venue directive in its final form, recording its conversion to guidance on February 26, 2021 | Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health | ArkansasState | Feb. 15, 2021 | 2021 Q1 | Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venues | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-027 | In re Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic / Vaccine Eligibility (per curiam, Mar. 4, 2021)Per curiam designating justice-system workers as Phase 1-B essential workers eligible for vaccination | Supreme Court of Arkansas | ArkansasCourt | Mar. 4, 2021 | 2021 Q1 | Health care ordersOther | Primary source read | |
| Ex. DUT-AR-003 | Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-101, Violations -- PenaltiesArk. Code Ann. 20-7-101. Violations -- Penalties (misdemeanor for violating the act or any order or rule under it; each day a separate… | General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1913, No. 96, sec. 28) | ArkansasState | Mar. 18, 2021 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3 | Standing dutyStanding dutyOther | Primary source read | |
| Ex. DUT-AR-006 | Act 401 of 2021 (SB 254)An Act to Ensure that Businesses Are Not Penalized by the Department of Health for the Behavior of Patrons or Customers During the… | General Assembly of Arkansas, 93rd General Assembly (SB 254, Sen. K. Hammer) | ArkansasState | Mar. 18, 2021 | 2021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3 | Standing dutyStanding dutyOther | Primary source read | |
| Ex. DUT-AR-005 | Ark. Code Ann. 12-75-114, Governor -- Disaster emergency responsibilitiesArk. Code Ann. 12-75-114. Governor -- Disaster emergency responsibilities (executive orders, proclamations and regulations have the force… | General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1973, No. 511, sec. 8; Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973) | ArkansasState | Mar. 19, 2021 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3 | Standing dutyEmergency declarationCapacity limitTravel and quarantineAlcohol and barsStanding duty | Primary source read | |
| Ex. AR-015 | Executive Order 21-07 (Mar. 31, 2021)Executive Order to Renew the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the Spread and Impact of COVID-19 | Governor Asa Hutchinson | ArkansasState | Mar. 31, 2021 | 2021 Q12021 Q2 | Emergency declarationHealth care ordersOther | Primary source read | |
| Ex. DUT-AR-004 | Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-113, NuisancesArk. Code Ann. 20-7-113. Nuisances (Governor may require the Board to examine nuisances affecting life and health, declare public nuisances… | General Assembly of Arkansas (Acts 1881, No. 85, secs. 8-9) | ArkansasState | Mar. 28, 2024 | 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3 | Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOther | Primary source read | |
| Ex. DUT-AR-017 | Sullivan v. Romero, order of dismissal (Pulaski Cnty. Cir. Ct., Oct. 2020); appeal No. CV-20-721 dismissed on appellants' motion (Ark. Apr. 2021)Sullivan v. Romero: eighteen legislators' challenge to forty-three Department of Health COVID-19 directives (Mar. 13-Aug. 21, 2020) as rules… | Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas (Judge Wendell Griffen); Supreme Court of Arkansas (No. CV-20-721) | ArkansasCourt | | 2020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2 | Standing dutyOther | Confirmed from a secondary source | |