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Local Policy
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Exempting certain "essential activities," including activities to "obtain or deliver fresh fruits and vegetables," from a general shelter in place order

Honolulu, Haw., Emergency Order No. 2020-02 §§ II(A)(2), (F)

Last Visited 5/5/26
Policy Summary

Section II(A)(2) defines “essential activities” that residents may engage in during the City’s stay-in-place order to include e.g., activities to obtain or deliver fresh fruits and vegetables, and fresh meats, fish and poultry. Section II(F) defines “essential businesses” that are exempt from the City’s cessation of business order to include e.g., certified farmers’ markets; farm and produce stands; stores and other establishments engaged in the retail sale of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats, fish and poultry; and food cultivation, including farming livestock and fishing.

State Hawai'i
Jurisdiction Name Honolulu
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size over-800k
Food System Topics
  • Emergency/Disaster Management
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