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Executive Order 21-81

Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports

Governor Ron DeSantis · Florida (State)

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Jurisdiction
Florida
Level
State
Authority
Florida Emergency Management Act
Issued
2021-04-02 Apr. 2, 2021
Effective
2021-04-02
End
For the duration of EO 20-52 as extended (lapsed June 26, 2021); codified from July 1, 2021 by s. 381.00316 (FL-030) (read as 2021-06-26)
In force
Apr. 2, 2021 to June 26, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q2
Limitation types
Vaccination or testingOther
Addressees
  • every Florida government entity
  • businesses in Florida
  • executive agencies
Functions reached
  • CB entry conditions for patrons (cruise lines, venues, events)
  • MK events
  • HR licensure conditions
Collection
Florida FL

Operative words

Section 1. No Florida government entity, or its subdivisions, agents, or assigns, shall be permitted to issue vaccine passports, vaccine passes, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party... Section 2. Businesses in Florida are prohibited from requiring patrons or customers to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery to gain access to, entry upon, or service from the business. Section 3. All executive agencies under my direction shall work to ensure businesses comply with this order. Any provision of Florida Statutes is hereby suspended solely to the extent it restricts a Florida agency from requiring compliance with this order as a condition for a license, permit, or other state authorization necessary for conducting business in Florida. Section 4. All businesses must comply with this order to be eligible for grants or contracts funded through state revenue.

Enforcement

Agency licensing conditions (s. 3); State grants and contracts (s. 4)