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Local Policy
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