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Executive Order 20-71

Emergency Management - COVID-19 - Alcohol Sales, Restaurants, and Gyms

Governor Ron DeSantis · Florida (State)

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Jurisdiction
Florida
Level
State
Authority
ch. 252, Fla. Stat.; ss. 252.36(6), 561.20(2)(a)4., 561.42, 561.57
Issued
2020-03-20 Mar. 20, 2020
Effective
2020-03-20
End
For the duration of EO 20-52 (s. 5); dine-in suspension superseded by EO 20-112 s. 3.B (May 4, 2020); gym closure lifted by EO 20-123 (May 18, 2020); to-go alcohol provision continued through EO 20-139 and DBPR 2020-09; alcohol provisions superseded by EO 20-244 (read as 2020-09-30)
In force
Mar. 20, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q3
Limitation types
Business closureAlcohol and bars
Addressees
  • all vendors licensed to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption
  • all restaurants and food establishments licensed under chs. 500 and 509
  • gymnasiums and fitness centers
Functions reached
  • DR dining rooms closed statewide
  • BA bar service closed
  • TO takeout and delivery only
  • FC gyms and fitness centers closed
  • BQ banquets and catering venues closed
  • KT kitchens operate for takeout
Collection
Florida FL

Operative words

Section 1.A. I hereby order all vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises to suspend the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink or in sealed containers for consumption on the premises.... B. The restriction in section 561.20(2)(a)4., Florida Statutes, prohibiting a specially licensed food service establishment from selling package sales of alcohol for delivery, take-out or consumption off-premises is suspended for restaurants complying with Executive Order 20-68... Section 2. I hereby order all restaurants and food establishments licensed under Chapters 500 and 509, Florida Statutes, within the State of Florida to suspend on-premises food consumption for customers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such establishments may operate their kitchens for the purpose of providing delivery or take-out services.... Section 3. I hereby order the closure of gymnasiums and fitness centers within the State of Florida.... Section 4.B. Pursuant to section 252.36(6), Florida Statutes, all state and local law enforcement shall further implement and enforce the provisions of this Executive Order.

Enforcement

DBPR; all State and local law enforcement (s. 252.36(6)); s. 252.50 second-degree misdemeanor

Notes

The statewide dine-in closure ran Mar. 20-May 3, 2020 (Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach to May 17); gyms closed Mar. 20-May 17, 2020.