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Executive Order of the Governor on Essential Services and Activities During COVID-19 Emergency (No. 20-91).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Florida
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Water, General
Keyword
Public health Hazards Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Inland fisheries Food quality control/food safety Vending Water supply Sewerage
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Executive Order of the Governor of Florida, referring to Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19, recognizing that is it necessary and appropriate to take action to ensure that the spread of COVID-19 is slowed, requires all persons to limit their movements and personal interactions outside of their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or conduct essential activities. For purposes of this Order and the conduct it limits, "essential services" means and encompasses the list detailed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in its Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce, v. 2 (March 28, 2020) (attached) and any subsequent lists published. Essential services also include those businesses and activities designated by Executive Order 20-89 and its attachment which consists of a list propounded by Miami-Dade County in multiple orders. Other essential services may be added under this Order with the approval of the State Coordinating Officer, in close coordination with the State Health Officer. Participating in recreational activities (including amongst others) fishing and hunting, shall be an essential activity. the Homeland Security Guidance includes, amongst others, farm and fishery labour needed to produce food and persons working in the water and wastewater sector as essential workforce. The Order also specifies essential retail and commercial businesses, which may remain open.

Full text
English
Website
www.flgov.com