Legal Authority For Local Health Officers' and Local Governments' Responses To COVID-19 In California

Copyright

2020

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ChangeLab Solutions

This legal memo outlines legal authority of local health officers and local governments in the state of California to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines whether, when, and how these entities may exercise their authority under state emergency response laws as well as insights for others looking to adopt emergency orders or regulations related to COVID-19.