**** This is only a survey to collect information in support of a report that will be presented
to the Murphy Administration outlining questions and concerns raised by business owners and leaders in the Tri-County area. The joint resolution of Warren, Hunterdon and Sussex Counties is not and cannot be used as a license to reopen, disobey, disregard, or operate outside the scope of the Governor's executive order's. Participation in the survey and preparation by the counties of a report and recommendation to the Governor is not a license to reopen in contravention of state law or disobey an executive order of the Governor, Attorney General, or State Legislature. All social distancing and emergency orders of the state remain in full force and effect unless and until rescinded or modified by the issuing authority. Neither the counties nor their respective boards, commissions, agencies, employees etc may be held liable for any business owner’s or citizens willful disregard of a valid state law or executive order.