HomeMy WebLinkAboutflorida_executive_order_20-139_20200603OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-139
(Phase 2: Safe. Smart:. Step -by -Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery)
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 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, on May 1.4, 2020, 1 issued Executive Order 20-123 for Full Phase 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of
the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section (1)(a) of the. Florida Constitution and
Chapter 252,, Florida Statutes, and all other applicable laws, promulgate the following
Executive Order:
Section 1.. Phase 2 Recovery
In concert with the efforts of President .Donald J. Trump, and based on guidance provided
by the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Florida Surgeon General and
State Health Officer, I hereby adopt the following in response to the recommendations in Phase
2 of the plan published by the Task Force to Re -Open Florida.
A. Executive Order 20-112, as modified by Executive Orders 20-120, 20-1,22, 20-123
and 20-131, is extended as further modified below.
13. In i-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, the re -opening provisions of
Section 4 of this order will be considered after each county seeks approval with a
written request from the County Mayor or if no mayor the County Administrator.
Section
Responsible individual Activity
All persons in Florida are encouraged to follow appropriate social distancing and safety
protocols issued by the CDC and OSHA. The direction to follow such protocols, and those
additional protocols listed below in this section, is guidance and not enforceable under section.
252.47, .Florida Statutes.
A. Senior citizens and individuals with a significant underlying medical condition
are strongly encouraged to avoid crowds and take measures to limit e risk of
exposure to COVID-1. 9.
B. All persons in Florida are encouraged to avoid congregating in groups larger .ian
50 persons.
C. Al! persons who work in long-termcare facilities should be tested for COM-.
19 on a routine basis.
D. In-store retail businesses, including gyms and fitness centers, should rnaintain
appropriate social distancing and sanitation protocols.
Section 3. Additional Requirements for Certain Individuals Traveling to Florida
Executive Orders 2.0-80 and 20-82 are extended with exceptions for persons involved in
commercial activity and students traveling for the purpose of academic work, internships, sports
training and any other activity or program approved by the educational institution. This order
supersedes Executive Order 20-86.
Section 4. Business Activity
This order supersedes Executive Orders 20-91 and 20-92 and Executive Order 20-112
Section 2. This order further supersedes any conflicting provisions of Executive Order 20-112
including Section 3C. (gym) and Section 4 (retail and museums) and Executive Order 20-1.23
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including Section 1.B. (retail), C.(museums) and D. (gyms). This order extends and modifies the
remaining provisions of Executive Order 20-112 and Executive Order 20-123 as folio s:
A. Restaurants and other establishments, and bars and other vendors licensed to sell
alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, may operate at fitly (50)
percent of their indoor capacity, excluding employees, as under Executive Order
20-123, Section 1. Bar areas may be open with seated service. In addition,
outdoor seating is permissible with appropriate social distancing. This section
does not apply to nightclubs. Non -conflicting provisions in Executive Order 20-
71, Sections 1 and 2 remain in effect.
B. Entertainment businesses, including but not limited to movie theaters, concert
houses, auditoriums, playhouses, bowling alleys, and arcades may operate at fifty
(50) percent of their building capacity, with appropriate social distancing
between groups and appropriate sanitation.
C. Pari-mutuel facilities may seek to operate with a written request from the County
Mayor or if no mayor the County Administrator to the Secretary of the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the approval
of the DBPR Secretary.
D. Personal services, including but not limited to tattooing, body piercing,
acupuncture, tanning and massage, may operate with appropriate safety
guidelines as outlined by the Department of Health.
Section 6. Previous Executive Order Extended
Executive Order 20-69 is extended until June 30, 2020.
Section 7. Enforcement
This order, with the exception of Section 2, shall be enforced under section 25247,
Florida Statutes, and by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Violation of
this order is a secon.d-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 8. Effective Date
This order is effective at 12:01 a.m. on June 5, 2020.
ATTEST:
SECRETARY OF STATE
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this
3rd day ofJune :120.
RON DES S, GOVERNOR
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