Maryland Coronavirus Laws and Rules

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020

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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020

“Under Public Safety Article Section 14-107 of Maryland law, the governor has broad powers during a state of emergency to take actions that will help keep Marylanders safe. The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 specifies additional measures that the governor may take to address the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including facilitating access and delivery of health care.”


Executive Order – March 12, 2020

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Executive Order – March 12, 2020

Prohibiting movement of persons to and from certain vessels berthing at terminals and port facilities in the ports and harbors of the state.


Executive Order – March 12, 2020

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Executive Order – March 12, 2020

Prohibiting large gatherings and events and closing senior centers.


Executive Order – March 13, 2020

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Executive Order – March 13, 2020

Expanding child care access.


Executive Order – March 15, 2020

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Executive Order – March 15, 2020

Closing casinos, racetracks and simulcast betting facilities.


Executive Order – March 16, 2020

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Executive Order – March 16, 2020

Amending and restating the order of March 12, 2020, prohibiting large gatherings and events and closing senior centers, and additionally closing bars, restaurants, fitness centers, and theaters.


Executive Order – March 16, 2020

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Executive Order – March 16, 2020

Relating various health care matters.


Executive Order – March 16, 2020

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Executive Order – March 16, 2020

Prohibiting termination of residential services and late fees.


Executive Order – March 16, 2020

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Executive Order – March 16, 2020

Temporarily prohibiting evictions of tenants suffering substantial loss of income due to COVID-19.


Executive Order – March 19, 2020

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Executive Order – March 19, 2020

Augmenting the emergency medical services workforce.


Executive Order – March 19, 2020

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Executive Order – March 19, 2020

Expanding alcohol beverage delivery and carryout services.


Executive Order – March 12, 2020

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Executive Order – March 12, 2020

Extending certain licenses, permits, regulations, and other governmental authorizations, and authorizing suspension of legal time requirements.


Executive Order – March 12, 2020

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Executive Order – March 12, 2020

Calling the Maryland National Guard into state active duty.


Executive Order – March 12, 2020

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Executive Order – March 12, 2020

The implementation of Elevated Level II of pandemic flu and other infectious diseases attendance and leave policy for executive branch state employees.


Executive Order – March 18, 2020

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Executive Order – March 18, 2020

Waiving regulations adopted for motor carrier transportation.


Executive Order Executive Order 20-03-23-03

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Executive Order Executive Order 20-03-23-03

Prohibiting excess profits on certain goods and services.


Executive Order 20-03-23-02

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Executive Order 20-03-23-02

Initiating a process for authorization of laboratories in Maryland to develop and perform COVID-19 testing.


Executive Order 20-03-25-01

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Executive Order 20-03-25-01

Amending and restating the order of March 13, 2020, controlling child care access.


Executive Order 20-03-30-04

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Executive Order 20-03-30-04

Authorizing remote notarizations.


Executive Order 20-03-30-02

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Executive Order 20-03-30-02

Waiving family contributions for the Maryland children’s health program.


Executive Order 20-03-30-03

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Executive Order 20-03-30-03

Enabling municipalities to postpone elections.


Executive Order 20-03-31-01

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Executive Order 20-03-31-01

Adjusting the timing of certain tax deadlines and oaths of office.


Executive Order 20-03-31-02

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Executive Order 20-03-31-02

Determining that disability services personnel are health care providers necessary for Maryland’s response to COVID-19.


Executive Order 20-04-01-01

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Executive Order 20-04-01-01

Amending and restating and restating order no. 20-03-20-01 to further authorize additional telehealth services.


Executive Order 20-04-03-01

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Executive Order 20-04-03-01

Order of the governor of the state of Maryland number 20-04-03-01 amending and restating the order dated march 16, 2020 temporarily prohibiting evictions of tenants suffering substantial loss of income due to covid-19, and additionally prohibiting certain repossessions, stopping initiation of residential mortgage foreclosures, prohibiting commercial evictions, and allowing suspension of certain lending limits.


Executive Order 20-04-05-01

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Executive Order 20-04-05-01

Authorizing various actions related to nursing homes and other health care facilities.


Executive Order 20-04-05-02

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Executive Order 20-04-05-02

Delegating authority to local health officials to control and close unsafe facilities.


Proclamation March 5, 2020

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Proclamation March 5, 2020

Proclamation Declaration of State of Emergency and Existence of Catastrophic Health Emergency — COVID-19.


Proclamation March 17, 2020

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Proclamation March 17, 2020

Proclamation Renewal of Declaration of State of Emergency and Existence of Catastrophic Health Emergency — COVID-19.


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