[Michlib-l] Library Law Short - Coronavirus Edition

Wed Apr 22 15:24:21 EDT 2020

Greetings!

Below are some library-law related tips and information that have crossed my computer so far this week

  *   Gov Whitmer may release her "Reopening Plan" this week. https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Gov-Whitmer-speaks-with-Washington-Post-on-leadership-during-COVID-19-pandemic-569820161.html

  *   As libraries continue to draft their own reopening plans, a reminder that plans from other states and the ALA can be extremely helpful, but every state has different laws and requirements - in addition to what the final plan from the Governor will contain. There may be some ideas that legally won't work in Michigan, so it is very important that libraries have their attorneys review their plans prior to implementation (just like they should any new policy).

  *   If applying for grants, read the criteria carefully. Michigan Public Libraries are not all 501(c)(3) entities, but they are all tax exempt entities under 26 USC 115 (that is section 115 of the IRS Code which exempts States , Municipalities, subdivisions, instrumentalities, etc.), and eligible under 26 USC 170(c)(1) (IRS Code 170(c)(1) which is the provision that permits donations to eligible entities to be deducted from income taxes). Some grants mention local units of governments separately and require eligibility under 170(c)(1) of the IRS Code.

  *   EO 2020-54 "Temporary prohibition against entry to premises for the purpose of removing or excluding a tenant or mobile home owner from their home - Rescission of Executive Order 2020-19" https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-526305--,00.html  was released. This EO extends the provisions of EO-2020-19, which prohibits the physical eviction of leasing tenants from residences, including mobile homes and land contracts. The provisions have been extended until May 15, 2020 at 11:59pm.

  *   Zoom Security Tips (To guard against "Zoombombing.")
https://zoom.us/security
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/4-zoom-security-settings-to-change-now-to-prevent-zoombombing/
https://www.wired.com/story/keep-zoom-chats-private-secure/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/style/zoom-security-tips.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/04/02/how-to-keep-zoombombing-hackers-away-zoom-safety-tips/5113080002/

  *   Michigan Municipal League Webinars:

     *   The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) - What Public Employers Need To Know, Thursday, April 23, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EE56DE81874D39

     *   Considerations For Municipal Enforcement of Executive Order 2020-42 , Friday, April 24, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EE56DA80864739

We are the Library of Michigan are working and here to help! Please contact us if we can assist!
https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89053_89064---,00.html

Take Care and Stay Safe!

Clare

Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.
Library Law Consultant
Library of Michigan
MembielaC at michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC at michigan.gov>
517-335-8132

The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.
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