Executive Order 20-123 Doc 0 2268538 Bldt 3025 PRIt 1913
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Filed and Recorded in Official Rcvv,ds of
MONROE COUNTY KEVIN MADOK,CPA
STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-123
(Full Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery)
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, 1 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 April 29, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-112 initiating Phase 1
of the Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order 20-112 did not exhaust the recommendations of the
proposed Phase I included in the White House's Guidelines for Re-Opening America
Again.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida. by virtue of
the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section (I)(a) of the Florida Constitution and
Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, and all other applicable laws, promulgate the following
Executive Order:
Executive Order 20-112, as modified by Executive Order 20-120, is extended as further
modified by this order below, bringing all Florida counties into Full Phase I.
Section 1. Restaurants, Retail, Museums and Gyms
A. Restaurants and food establishments licensed under Chapters 500 or 509, Florida
- - Statutes, may serve patrons at indoor seating so long as they limit indoor occupancy
up to fifty (50) percent of their seating capacity, excluding employees. The
requirement for a minimum of 6 feet between parties is superseded to the extent
appropriate partitioning is in place. Bar counters are to remain closed to seating, and
outdoor seating remains available with social distancing. The Department of
Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) will post and update appropriate
safety measures on its website.
B. In-store retail sales establishments may operate up to fifty (50) percent of their
building occupancy and abide by the safety guidelines issued by the CDC and OSHA.
C. Museums and libraries may operate up to fifty (50) percent of their building
occupancy, provided, however, that local public museums and local public libraries
may operate only if permitted by local government.
D. Gyms and fitness centers may operate up to fifty (50) percent of their building
occupancy so long as they adopt safety measures including appropriate social
distancing for classes and sufficient cleaning supplies to ensure, at a minimum,
patrons' individual self-cleaning of surfaces and machines using sanitation wipes
following each use. DBPR will post and update best practices on its website.
Section 2. Professional Sports Venues
Professional sports may operate in the State of Florida and venues may host training,
competitions, events and games. This provision shall preempt any local rule prohibiting a
professional sports team conducting, or the operations of the venue from hosting. those sports
activities at facilities in the State.
Section 3. Amusement Parks
Amusement parks may submit a re-opening plan to the State of Florida that includes a
proposed date for resumption of operations and proposed guidelines to ensure guest and staff
safety. Requests to re-open must include an endorsement letter from the County Mayor or in
absence of a county mayor from the City Mayor and County Administrator. This request shall
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identify a future date certain for re-opening and verify that the official has approved a re-open
plan to ensure patron and staff safety.
Section 4. Vacation Rentals
Counties may seek approval to operate vacation rentals with a written request from the
County Administrator and the county's safety plan for vacation rental operations submitted to
the DBPR Secretary. DBPR will post and update guidance on its website.
Section 5. Local Government Public Meetings Order Extended
The Executive Order 20-69 is extended for the duration of this order.
Section 6. Enforcement
This order shall be enforced under section 252.47, Florida Statutes. Violation of this
order is a second-degree misdemeanor pursuant to section 252.50, Florida Statutes. and is
punishable by imprisonment not to exceed 60 days,a fine not to exceed $500, or both.
Section 7. Effective Date
This order is effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
Slate of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee,this
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