Executive Order 20-089 STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-89
(Emergency Management—COVID-19—Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach
County, Monroe County Public Access Restrictions)
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, I issued Executive Order 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 avoiding gatherings of more
than 10 people, and in states with evidence of community spread, recommending restrictions to
certain establishments conducive to mass gatherings and congregations; and
WHEREAS,on March 29,2020,the President extended such guidance to be in effect until
April 30, 2020;and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County have
already implemented orders restricting certain public access to non-essential retail and commercial
establishments; and
WHEREAS, over sixty (60)percent of Florida's identified COVID-19 cases are in these
neighboring southern counties, which make up a large percentage of Florida's population; and
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WHEREAS, my Administration has consulted with the authorities from Miami-Dade
County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and Monroe County who seek to harmonize
restricted public access mandates in order to establish uniformity and consistency throughout their
counties of close proximity; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to take action to ensure that COVID-19
remains controlled, and that residents and visitors in Florida remain safe and secure.
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:
Section 1. I hereby order Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County
and Monroe County to restrict public access to businesses and facilities deemed non-essential
pursuant to the guidelines established by Miami-Dade County pursuant to its March 19, 2020
Emergency Order 07-20, and as modified by subsequent amendments and orders prior to the date
of this order.
Section 2. At their discretion, such county administrators may determine additional
"essential" retail and commercial establishments—or other institutions providing essential
services—that shall not be subject to complete closure. No county or local authority may restrict
or prohibit any "essential"service from performing a function allowed under this order.
Section 3. Essential service establishments not subject to closure shall continue to
determine, adopt and maintain reasonable measures to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of
premises and items that may come into contact with employees and the public, and such
establishments shall take reasonable action to ensure that people adhere to the CDC's social
distancing guidelines.
Section 4. The above-named counties shall not institute curfews pertaining to transit
to or from the essential service establishments.
Section 5. This order shall remain in effect until April 15, 2020 unless renewed or
otherwise modified by subsequent order.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EMERGENCY ORDER 07-20
WHEREAS, Section 252.38(3)(a), Florida Statutes, gives political subdivisions the authority to
declare and enact a State of Local Emergency for a period of up to seven days, thereby waiving
the procedures and formalities otherwise required of the political subdivision by law;and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, the Governor of Florida issued Executive Order Number 20-51,
directing the State Health Officer and Surgeon General to declare a Public Health Emergency due
to the discovery of COVID-19/novel Coronavirus in Florida;and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, the Governor of Florida issued Executive Order Number 20-52,
declaring a State of Emergency for the state of Florida related to COVID-19/novel Coronavirus;
and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, the County Mayor declared a State of Emergency for all of
Miami-Dade County;and
WHEREAS, COVID-19/novel Coronavirus poses a health risk to Miami-Dade County residents,
particularly elderly residents and those who are immunosuppressed or otherwise have high-risk
medical conditions; and
WHEREAS, minimization of contact is necessary to avoid risk of COVID-19 infection for the
residents of the County;and
WHEREAS,the Centers for Disease Control(CDC)has issued guidance entitled"15 Days to Slow
the Spread,"encouraging social distancing and maintaining a 6 foot separation between residents
to slow the spread of infection and that events with more than ten attendees either be cancelled or
held virtually;and
WHEREAS, the CDC guidelines are based upon the amount of community spread within a
community and become more stringent where there is minimal to moderate or substantial
community spread;and
WHEREAS, section 8B-7(2)(f)of the Code authorizes the County Mayor to order the closure of
any commercial establishment;and
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WHEREAS, sections 8B-7(2)(e) and (o) of the Code authorize the County Mayor to limit the
movement of persons inside Miami-Dade County in order to safeguard life and health,
THEREFORE,as County Mayor of Miami-Dade County,I hereby order:
1. All non-essential retail and commercial establishments are ordered closed.
2. Essential retail and commercial businesses,which may remain open,are:
a. Healthcare providers,including,but not limited to,hospitals,doctors' and dentists'
offices, urgent care centers, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, physical therapists, mental health
professionals,psychiatrists,therapists,and pharmacies;
b. Grocery stores, farmers' markets, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, food
banks,convenience stores,and other establishments engaged in the retail sale of canned food,dry
goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet supply, fresh meats, fish, and poultry, and any other
household consumer products (such as cleaning and personal care products). This authorization
includes stores that sell groceries and also sell other non-grocery products,and products necessary
to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operations of residences;
c. Food cultivation,including fanning,livestock,and fishing;
d. Businesses that provide food, shelter, social services, and other necessities of life
for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals;
e. Newspapers,television,radio,and other media services;
f. Gas stations and auto-supply,auto-repair, and related facilities;
g. Banks and related financial institutions;
h. Hardware stores;
i. Contractors and other tradesmen, appliance repair personnel, exterminators, and
other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety,
sanitation, and essential operation of residences and other structures;
j. Businesses providing mailing and shipping services, including post office boxes;
k. Private colleges, trade schools, and technical colleges, but only as needed to
facilitate online or distance learning;
1. Laundromats,dry cleaners,and laundry service providers;
m. Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food, but subject to the
limitations and requirements of Emergency Order 3-20. Schools and other entities that typically
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provide free food services to students or members of the public may continue to do so on the
condition that the food is provided to students or members of the public on a pick-up and takeaway
basis only. Schools and other entities that provide food services under this exemption shall not
permit the food to be eaten at the site where it is provided,or at any other gathering site;
n. Businesses that supply office products needed for people to work from home;
o. Businesses that supply other essential businesses with the support or supplies
necessary to operate,and which do not interact with the general public;
p. Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, goods, or services directly to
residences;
q. Airlines, taxis, and other private transportation providers providing transportation
services via automobile,truck,bus,or train;
r. Home-based care for seniors,adults,or children;
s. Assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and adult day care centers, and senior
residential facilities;
t. Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, when necessary to
assist in compliance with legally mandated activities;
u. Landscape and pool care businesses,including residential landscape and pool care
services;
v. Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this
Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities should operate under the
following mandatory conditions:
1. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 10 or fewer(inclusive of
childcare providers for the group).
2. Children and child care providers shall not change from one group to another.
3.If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility,each group shall
be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix or interact with each other.
w. Businesses operating at any airport,seaport,or other government facility,including
parks and government offices;
x. Pet supply stores;
y. Logistics providers,including warehouses,trucking,consolidators,fumigators,and
handlers;
z. Telecommunications providers,including sales of computer or telecommunications
devices and the provision of home telecommunications;
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aa. Provision of propane or natural gas;
bb. Office space and administrative support necessary to perform any of the above-
listed activities;
cc. Open construction sites,irrespective of the type of building;
dd. Architectural, engineering, or land surveying services;
ee. Factories,manufacturing facilities,bottling plants,or other industrial uses;
ff. Waste management services,including collection and disposal of waste; and
gg. Any business that is interacting with customers solely through electronic or
telephonic means,and delivering products via mailing, shipping, or delivery services
3. This order does not affect or limit the operations of Miami-Dade County,any public utility,
any municipality, the Miami-Dade County School District, or any State or Federal office or
facility, except that such entities shall abide by the restrictions of any County,Municipal, State or
Federal emergency order, as applicable.
4. This order does not limit the number of persons who may be physically present performing
services at any location where an essential business is being conducted except as expressly set
forth herein or otherwise governed by any State or Federal order or regulation. Employers and
employees are urged, but are not required, to practice social distancing, such as keeping six feet
between persons and limiting group size to less than ten people.
5. This order does not limit the number of persons who may be physically present at any
religious service. Persons attending religious services are urged, but are not required, to practice
social distancing,such as keeping six feet between persons and limiting group size to less than ten
people.
6. The County Mayor may amend the provisions of paragraph 2,3,and 4 by written notice to
the County Clerk.
7. The provisions of this order shall serve as minimum standards. Municipalities may impose
more stringent standards within their jurisdictions.
8. This order shall expire upon the expiration of the existing Miami-Dade County State of
Local Emergency, except that if such State of Local Emergency is extended, this order shall also
be deemed to extend for the duration of such extension. This order may be cancelled earlier by
action of the County Mayor.
9. This order shall be effective as of 9:00 p.m.,March l9,2020.
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9. This order shall be effective as of 9:00 p.m.,March 19,2020.
10. This order shall be provided to all appropriate media consistent with the requirements of
section 8B-7(2)(n)of the Code of Miami-Dade County.
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EMERGENCY ORDER 07-20
WHEREAS,on March 19,2020,the County Mayor issued Emergency Order 07-20;and
WHEREAS, Emergency Order 07-20 directed the closure of all non-essential retail and
commercial establishments and included a list of essential businesses that may still operate; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Order 07-20 provided for amendment by filing written notice with the
clerk;and
WHEREAS, hotels, motels, other commercial lodging establishments, and temporary vacation
rentals provide essential business services during emergencies; and
WHEREAS,marinas and boat launches,docking,fueling,marine supply and other marina services
provide essential business services during emergencies, including access to living space, repair
services,and other vital needs;and
WHEREAS, additional retail and commercial establishments listed below provide essential
business services during emergencies,
THEREFORE,as County Mayor of Miami-Dade County,I hereby order:
1. Paragraph 2 of Emergency Order 07-20 is hereby amended and restated to clarify that
additional following essential businesses may remain open:
2. Essential retail and commercial businesses,which may remain open,are:
f. Gas stations>>:new and used automobile dealerships;<<and auto-supply, auto-repair,
and related facilities, provided however that such businesses should ensure that customers
practice the social distancing as advised by the CDC<<;
k. Private colleges,trade schools, and technical colleges, but only as needed to facilitate
online or distance learning>>and university, college, or technical college residence halls,to the
extent needed to accommodate students who cannot return to their homes<<;
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ff. Waste management services, including collection and disposal of waste; [[and]]
gg.Any business that is interacting with customers solely through electronic or telephonic
means,and delivering products via mailing, shipping, or delivery services»:«
>>hh. Private and municipal marinas and boat launches, docking, fueling, marine supply
and other marina services;
ii. Hotels, motels, other commercial lodging establishments and temporary vacation
rentals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, restaurants, bars, and fitness center restrictions within
these establishments remain as stated in Emergency Order 03-20;
ii. Veterinarians and pet boarding facilities;and
kk. Mortuaries, funeral homes,and cemeteries.<<
2. The balance of Emergency Order 07-20 remains in full force and effect and is subject to
further amendment as set forth in Emergency Order 07-20.
Enacted:
Signed:
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Witness:
Cancelled:
Signed:
COUNTY MAYOR
Date: Time:
Witness:
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M I A M I•DiADE
COUNT.
AMENDMENT NO.2 TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EMERGENCY ORDER 07-20
WHEREAS,on March 19,2020,the County Mayor issued Emergency Order 07-20;and
WHEREAS, Emergency Order 07-20 directed the closure of all non-essential retail and
commercial establishments and included a list of essential businesses that may still operate; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Order 07-20 provided for amendment by filing written notice with the
clerk;and
WHEREAS, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-71 which promulgated standards for
the sale of alcohol;and
WHEREAS, additional retail and commercial establishments listed below provide essential
business services during emergencies,
THEREFORE,as County Mayor of Miami-Dade County,I hereby order:
1. Paragraph 2 of Emergency Order 07-20 is hereby amended and restated to clarify that
additional following essential businesses may remain open:
2. Essential retail and commercial businesses,which may remain open,are:
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hh. Private and municipal marinas and boat launches,docking,fueling,marine supply and
other marina services;
ii. Hotels, motels, other commercial lodging establishments and temporary vacation
rentals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, restaurants, bars, and fitness center restrictions within
these establishments remain as stated in Emergency Order 03-20;
jj.Veterinarians and pet boarding facilities;and
kk. Mortuaries,funeral homes,and cemeteries.
>>11.The sale of alcoholic beverages is authorized consistent with Executive Order 20-71.
mm. Firearm and ammunition supply stores.
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nn. Businesses providing services to any local,state,or Federal government,including
municipalities,pursuant to a contract with such government.«
2. The balance of Emergency Order 07-20 remains in full force and effect and is
subject to further amendment as set forth in Emergency Order 07-20.
Enacted:
Signed:
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Witness:
Cancelled:
Signed:
COUNTY MAYOR
Date: Time:
Witness:
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COUNTY
AMENDMENT NO.3 TO NIIAM1-DADE COUNTY EMERGENCY ORDER 07-20
WHEREAS, on March 19,2020,the County Mayor issued Emergency Order 07-20; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Order 07-20 directed the closure of all non-essential retail and
commercial establishments and included a list of essential businesses that may still operate;and
WHEREAS, Emergency Order 07-20 provided for amendment by filing written notice with the
clerk;and
WHEREAS,Amendment No. 1 to Emergency Order 07-20 stated that marinas and boat launches,
docking,fueling,marine supply and other marina services provide essential business services;and
WHEREAS, large numbers of boaters congregated without observing social distancing and
promoted large parties, the occurrence of which would have increased the risk of spreading
COVID-19 throughout the community;and
WHEREAS, as a result it is necessary to further limit the use of marinas and boat launches,
docking,fueling,marine supply and other marina services;and
WHEREAS,Emergency Order 06-20 as amended from time to time contains detailed information
on the use of marinas, boat launches, docking, fueling,marine supply and other marina services
for the duration of the state of emergency,
THEREFORE, as County Mayor of Miami-Dade County,I hereby order:
1. Paragraph 2 of Emergency Order 07-20 as amended is hereby amended and restated to
clarify that additional following essential businesses may remain open:
2. Essential retail and commercial businesses,which may remain open,are:
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»hh. Marinas,boat launches,docking,fueling,marine supply and other marina services
only as set forth in Emergency Order 06-20 as amended from time to time_<<
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2. The balance of Emergency Order 07-20 as amended remains in full force and effect and is
subject to further amendment as set forth in Emergency Order 07-20.
Enacted:
Signed:
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Cancelled:
Signed:
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Date: Time:
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