WILLIAMSVILLE, NY (July 11, 2022) – State Supreme Court Judge Ronald Ploetz, of Cattaraugus County, on July 8 ruled that the state Department of Health exceeded its authority when it introduced the Isolation and Quarantine Procedures regulation earlier this year.
In May, the Village Board voted 3-2 to send state representatives a resolution that expressed the majority’s opposition to the DOH regulation, which can be viewed here.
The regulation was deemed unconstitutional as Judge Ploetz said it was a violation of separation of powers.
To view the filed ruling, click here.