Executive Order 20-068 STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-68
(Emergency Management- COVID-19)
WHEREAS, Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a severe acute respiratory
illness that can spread among humans through respiratory transmission and presents with
symptoms similar to those of influenza; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, I issued Executive Order number 20-51 directing the
Florida Department of Health to issue a Public Health Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer
declared a Public Health Emergency exists in the State of Florida as a result of COVID-19;and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of
emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19;and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, President Donald J. Trump and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention ("CDC") issued the 15 Days to Slow the Spread guidance advising
individuals to adopt far-reaching social distancing measures, such as working from home and
avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people; and
WHEREAS,as Governor,1 am responsible for meeting the dangers presented to this state
and its people by this emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by Article IV, Section (1)(a) of the Florida Constitution, Chapter 252,
Florida Statutes, and all other applicable laws, promulgate the following Executive Order to take
immediate effect:
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MONROE COUNTY KEVIN MADOK,CPA
Section 1. Bars, Pubs and Nightclubs
A. Pursuant to sections 252.36(5)(g)-(h), Florida Statutes,any licensee authorized to
sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises that derive more than 50%of its gross
revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages shall suspended all sale of alcoholic beverages for
thirty days from the date iuof this order,effective at 5 p.m. today, March 17, 2020.
B. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall utilize its authorities
under Florida law to further implement and enforce the provisions of this Section and shall take
additional measures with respect to bars, pubs and nightclubs as necessary to protect the public
health, safety and welfare.
Section 2. Beaches
Pursuant to section 252.36(5)(k),Florida Statutes, I direct parties accessing public beaches
in the State of Florida to follow the CDC guidance by limiting their gatherings to no more than 10
persons, distance themselves from other parties by 6 feet, and support beach closures at the
discretion of local authorities.
Section 3. Restaurants
A. Pursuant to section 252.36(5)(g), Florida Statutes, a restaurant shall immediately
limit its occupancy to 50%of its current building occupancy.
B. Pursuant to section 252.36(5)(g),Florida Statutes,a restaurant shall follow the CDC
guidance by ensuring, at minimum, a 6-foot distance between any group of patrons and limiting
parties to no more than 10 individuals.
C. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall ensure all
restaurants implement employee screening and prohibit any employee from entering the restaurant
premises if they meet any of the criteria listed below:
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1) Any person infected with COVID-19 who has not had two consecutive
negative test results separated by 24 hours;
2) Any person showing, presenting signs or symptoms of, or disclosing the
presence of a respiratory infection, including cough, fever, shortness of breath or sore throat;
3) Any person who has been in contact with any person(s) known to be
infected with COVID-I9, who has not yet tested negative for COVID-19 within the past 14 days;
4) Any person who traveled through any airport within the past 14 days;or
5) Any person who traveled on a cruise ship within the past 14 days.
D. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall utilize its authorities
under Florida law to further implement and enforce the provisions of this Section and shall take
additional measures with respect to bars, pubs and nightclubs as necessary to protect the public
health, safety and welfare.
For purposes of this section, "restaurant" shall include any Food Service Establishment,
licensed under Chapter 500, Florida Statutes, and Public Food Service Establishment, licensed
under Chapter 509, Florida Statutes.
Section 4. This Executive Order shall expire thirty days from this date unless extended.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of
Florida ed at Tallahassee,this 17th day of
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