Declaration of State of Emergency in Response to the Public Health Crisis Resulting from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Activation of the State Emergency Operations Plan (Executive Order 2020-03 of Governor of North Dakota)
Made 2020-03-13 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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- Language
- English
- Kind
- Regulation
- Country
- United States · North Dakota
- Subjects
- General
- Keywords
- coronavirus disease (COVID-19), public health, hazards, risk assessment/management, policy/planning
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1. The Governor is vested with the executive authority pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the North Dakota Constitution; and,
2. The Governor is vested with statutory authority to issue executive orders to minimize or avert the effects of a public health emergency pursuant to Chapter 37-17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code; and,
3. The Governor and the State Health Officer are vested with the statutory authority under North Dakota Century Code 23-07.6 to implement appropriate isolation and quarantine measures; and,
4. The Governor is vested with statutory authority under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 39-12-23 to permit and prescribe definite excess limitations as to size and weight for the operation of motor vehicles in emergencies and to meet unusual conditions for the general welfare of the public; and,
5. A coordinated and effective effort of all state departments is required to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies in this state. This order is in effect immediately and shall remain in effect until it is rescinded. i'tl--: Executed at Bismarck, North Dakota, this ~ ay of March, 2020. --- Governor ATTEST: ~~ ✓ Secretary of State Deputy