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Miami-Dade County, Florida

Exempting certain "essential retail and commercial businesses," including grocery stores and other fresh food sellers, from a general shelter in place order

Miami-Dade County, Fla., Emergency Order 07-20 items 2(b), (c)

Last Visited 5/5/26
Policy Summary

Item 2 of this emergency order defines “Essential Retail and Commercial Businesses” that may remain open amid other ordered closures to include establishments engaged in the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables, and fresh meats, fish and poultry; farmers markets and farm and produce stands (b); and food cultivation, including farming, livestock and fishing (c).

State Florida
Jurisdiction Name Miami-Dade County
Jurisdiction Type county
Population Size over-800k
Food System Topics
  • Emergency/Disaster Management
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