EXECUTIVE ORDER

Jurisdiction
Maryland
Publication
Issue 14
Volume 48
Published July 2, 2021
Rule Type
Executive Order
Issuing Body
Office of the Governor

Notice Text

The Governor ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND NUMBER 21-06-15-01 Terminating Various Emergency Orders WHEREAS, A state of emergency and catastrophic health emergency was proclaimed on March 5, 2020, and renewed on March 17, April 10, May 6, June 3, July 1, July 31, August 10, September 8, October 6, October 29, November 25, and December 23, 2020, and January 21, February 19, March 18, April 16, May 12 and June 12, 2021, to control and prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the state, and the state of emergency and catastrophic health emergency still exists; NOW, THEREFORE, I, LAWRENCE J. HOGAN, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TITLE 14 OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ARTICLE, AND IN AN EFFORT TO CONTROL AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 WITHIN THE STATE, DO HEREBY ORDER: I. Termination of Certain Orders, Effective July 1, 2021. Each of the orders listed below in this section I shall be rescinded and of no further effect as of 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2021: a. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 21-05-14-01, entitled “Amending and Restating the Order of May 12, 2021, Requiring Use of Face Coverings in Certain Circumstances”; b. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland, dated March 12, 2020, entitled “For the Implementation of Elevated Level II of Pandemic Flu and Other Infectious Diseases Attendance and Leave Policy for Executive Branch State Employees”; c. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-12-17-01, entitled “Authorizing Quarantine and/or Testing of Travelers”; d. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 21-05-12-02, entitled “Amending and Restating Order No. 20-05-29-01, Enabling Alternative Alcohol Services”; e. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-06-11-01, entitled “Authorizing Suspension of Alcoholic Beverage License Fees”; f. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-04-01-01, entitled “Amending and Restating Order No. 20-03-20-01 to Further Authorize Additional Telehealth Services”; g. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-04-14-01, entitled “Preserving the Supply of Necessary Drugs”; h. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-11-17-03, entitled “Implementing Alternative Correctional Detention and Supervision”; i. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-04-29-03, entitled “Prohibiting Garnishment of CARES Act Recovery Rebates”; j. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 21-03-15-01, entitled “Prohibiting Garnishment of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Rebates”; k. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-03-23-02, entitled “Initiating a Process for Authorization of Laboratories in Maryland to Develop and Perform COVID-19 Testing”; l. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-03-31-01, entitled “Adjusting the Timing of Certain Tax Deadlines and Oaths of Office”; m. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-03-31-02, entitled “Determining that Disability Services Personnel are Health Care Providers Necessary for Maryland’s Response to COVID-19”; n. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 2020-05-13-02, entitled “Enabling Alternative Processes for Marriage Applications and Ceremonies”; o. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-03-25-01, entitled “Amending and Restating the Order of March 13, 2020, Controlling Child Care Access”; p. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 21-01-28-02, entitled “Facilitating Meetings of Stockholders of Maryland Corporations and Meetings of Shareholders of Maryland Real Estate Investment Trusts by Remote Communication”; q. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-03-30-03, entitled “Enabling Municipalities to Postpone Elections”; and r. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-12-17-03, entitled “Exempting Santa Claus and His Affiliated Elves and Reindeer from Traveler Testing and Quarantine Requirements”. II. Termination of Certain Orders, Effective August 15, 2021. Each of the orders listed below in this section II shall be rescinded and of no further effect as of 11:59 p.m. on August 15, 2021: a. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 21-05-12-03, entitled “Delaying Expiration of Certain Motor Vehicle Administration Licenses, Permits, and Identification Cards”; b. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-12-17-02, entitled “Amending and Restating the Order Dated October 16, 2020, Temporarily Prohibiting Evictions of Tenants Suffering Substantial Loss of Income Due to COVID-19, and Additionally Prohibiting Certain Repossessions, Restricting Initiation of Residential Mortgage Foreclosures, and Prohibiting Commercial Evictions”; c. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland dated March 12, 2020, entitled “Calling the Maryland National Guard into State Active Duty”; d. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-04-29-01, entitled “Amending and Restating the Order Dated April 5, 2020 Authorizing Various Actions Related to Nursing Homes and Other Health Care Facilities”; e. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-05-19-01, entitled “Authorizing COVID-19 Testing by Licensed Pharmacists”; f. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-11-17-02, entitled “Establishing Alternate Care Sites and Authorizing Regulation of Patient Care Space in Health Care Facilities”; g. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 21-01-05-01, entitled “Requiring Reporting of COVID-19 Vaccine Administration”; h. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 21-03-09-02, entitled “Amending and Restating the Order of March 16, 2020 Relating to Various Health Care Matters”; i. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-03-30-02, entitled “Waiving Family Contributions for the Maryland Children’s Health Program”; j. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-03-19-03, entitled “Augmenting the Emergency Medical Services Workforce”; k. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-09-29-02, entitled “Permitting Video and Electronic Maryland Insurance Administration Hearings”; l. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-09-29-01, entitled “Amending the Order of March 30, 2020, Authorizing Remote Notarizations”; m. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 20-04-10-01, entitled “Authorizing Remote Witnessing and Electronic Signing of Certain Documents”; and n. the Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland number 21-03-09-03, entitled “Amending and Restating the Order of June 19, 2020, Extending Certain Licenses, Permits, Registrations, and Other Governmental Authorizations, and Authorizing Suspension of Legal Time Requirements”. III. General Provisions. a. This Order remains effective until after termination of the state of emergency and the proclamation of the catastrophic health emergency has been rescinded, or until rescinded, superseded, amended, or revised by additional orders. b. The effect of any statute, rule, or regulation of an agency of the State or a political subdivision inconsistent with this Order is hereby suspended to the extent of the inconsistency. c. The underlined section headings in this Order are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Order. d. If any provision of this Order or its application to any person, entity, or circumstance is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions or applications of the Order shall remain in effect to the extent possible without the invalid provision or application. To achieve this purpose, the provisions of this Order are severable. ISSUED under my hand this 15th day of June, 2021. LAWRENCE J. HOGAN, JR. Governor [21-14-18]