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Ex. MET-MIA-035 Order Primary source read

Broward County Administrator's Emergency Order 20-26

Response to EO 20-244: deletion of the closure section of EO 20-21; nightclubs, bars, breweries, hookah and cigar bars and adult entertainment reopened under Attachment 2; capacity limits on food-licensed establishments inapplicable to the extent preempted; operating requirements retained

County Administrator Bertha Henry · Broward County, Florida (County)

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Jurisdiction
Broward County, Florida · Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach · Florida
Level
County
Authority
Broward County Code ss. 8-53, 8-56; Fla. EO 20-52 and 20-244 (recited as compelling the reopening); ch. 252, Fla. Stat.
Issued
2020-09-25 Sept. 25, 2020
Effective
2020-09-25 or -26 (day of EO 20-244; day-of-month not legible in the file name; signature page not read) (read as 2020-09-25)
End
Amended by EO 20-28 (Oct. 16, 2020); replaced by the CEO (Dec. 16, 2020) (read as 2020-10-16)
In force
Sept. 25, 2020 to Oct. 16, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q32020 Q4
Limitation types
Capacity limitFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • restaurants and establishments with a food service license
  • nightclubs, bars, pubs, breweries, cocktail lounges, hookah bars, cigar bars, adult entertainment establishments (reopened subject to Attachment 2)
  • employees handling food
Functions reached
  • BA bars and nightclubs (reopened under conditions)
  • DR dining room (conditions retained)
  • WF workforce (daily health checks; symptomatic employees sent home)
  • HR training in protocols
  • KT kitchen (masks and gloves)
Collection
Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach MET-MIA

Operative words

WHEREAS, in light of Governor DeSantis' order, I am compelled to allow certain other establishments, including nightclubs, bars, pubs, breweries, cocktail lounges, hookah bars, cigar bars, and adult entertainment establishments, to resume operations subject to the requirements set out in Attachment 2 of Broward County Emergency Order 20-21, as amended... Section 1. Amendment to Section 2 of Broward County Emergency Order 20-21, as amended by subsequent Broward County Emergency Orders. Section 2 of Emergency Order 20-21, as amended, is deleted in its entirety. Section 2. Capacity limitations at Restaurants and Establishments with a Food Service License. To the extent preempted by Florida Governor Emergency Order 20-244, issued on September 25, 2020, any provisions within any Broward County Emergency Order, including within the Attachment 2 to Emergency Order 20-21, that limit the otherwise permitted capacity of restaurants or any establishment with a food service license are of [no force and effect; balance of p. 3 not read]... [Attachment, p. 8:] employees handling, preparing, or serving food must wear facial coverings. Food preparers are also required to wear gloves while handling food. 2. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces... Tables and other dining areas must be sanitized after each use. Host stations must be sanitized at least hourly. 3. Restrooms must be sanitized no less frequently than hourly.... 6. Conduct daily health checks (e.g., temperature and/or symptom screening) of employees... 7. Employees with symptoms of COVID-19... should immediately be sent home... 9. Deep clean the establishment at least once every twenty-four hours.

Enforcement

Broward County Code s. 8-56; EO 20-18 closure regime

Notes

Recital: EO 20-25 of Sept. 25, 2020 (not an exhibit) specified requirements for certain establishments

Retrieval note

Scanned image, no text layer; pages 1, 2 and 8 of 8 read visually; pages 3-7 (balance of Section 2, Attachment 2 capacity rules, signature and effective date) not read.